WTHR-13 News in Indianapolis, Ind. frequently showcases the pleasant face of anchor Anne Marie Tiernon. The local celebrity hasn’t been seen on TV in recent weeks, leading people to question if she’s OK.
Anne Marie finally revealed a sobering update regarding her health and why she has been focusing on her recovery rather than her career.
As of early November 2023, Anne Marie hasn’t touched viewers’ screens for a few weeks. After viewers started wondering where she was and if she was OK, we finally got an update from the anchor herself.
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What happened to Anne Marie Tiernon?
She delivered a “life update” that may startle some viewers. In a Facebook post dated Nov. 6, 2023, the well-respected anchor updated viewers about her situation and explained why they haven’t seen her in her customary spot at 5 p.m.
“Checking in with a life update,” Anne Marie began in the message, going on to add that over a month ago, she “was injured in an accident in the woods.”
While Anne Marie didn’t disclose any specifics on the severity of her injury, or what happened caused the terrible consequence, she did note,
“My injuries are serious, but they are not life-threatening.” She went on to say, “My doctors recently determined another surgery is warranted.”
Anne Marie then posted that she is “preparing” for the treatment and “focusing on healing and recovery.” She closed her message by thanking everyone for their nice “kind posts, texts, calls, and DMs” to check in about her wellness.
Finally, the anchor, whose credits include covering the Olympics from 2008–2016, stated, “Overall, I trust in God’s plan, am grateful I survived, and know every storm runs out of rain. For now, I’m off to make my health a priority.”
Fans and colleagues continue to wish Anne Marie Tiernon well while she concentrates on her health. Since sharing the update, Anne Marie has been receiving continuing support.
Among her good wishes was colleague anchor Scott Swan, who said, “We adore you, my friend. Our prayers continue for complete health, comfort, and peace.”
Reporter Jalea Brooks also offered her support for her colleague in the comments area of the story, as did over 1,000 other commentators who miss seeing Anne Marie on TV.
“It was not about knowing what was going on but that you were missed,” someone commented after several people expressed they wondered where she had been.
The station itself also took to social media to relay the update for folks who don’t follow Anne Marie particularly. On the 13News website, the newswomen’s update was also posted.
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