A beloved Pennsylvania news anchor described as a “shining light” in his newsroom has died at age 42, his station’s parent company announced Monday.
Emily Matson worked at Erie News Now based in the Keystone State for nearly 20 years before her death, Lilly Broadcasting said in a statement.
“It is with heavy hearts that we have learned of the passing of beloved Erie News Now anchor Emily Matson,” the parent company said in a statement posted on the station’s website.
“Emily is a shining light in our newsroom, delivering the news with the passion and love she has for the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania communities.
“We love Emily so much and our hearts go out to the Matson family and her husband Ryan at this time.”
Further details on Matson’s death, including the cause, were not immediately available.
Matson became an anchor at the station after she was previously a morning show reporter and producer, according to the first person’s bio on the Erie News Now website.
“I must be dreaming! An anchor gig in my hometown! I’m so happy to be in Erie, telling stories that impact my neighbors every day,” he said in his bio.
Emily Matson has been with the station for about 20 years. Facebook / Emily Matson News
Colleague Jamison Hixenbaugh, a reporter with Erie News Now, called Matson’s death “very devastating.”
“Having worked side by side with him for the past 15 years, I can vouch…he is one of the greatest people I have ever met,” he said in a Facebook post.
“He was a talented reporter and anchor, but more than that, he was an amazing friend. From being so funny and passionate, to thoughtful and loving…I will miss you being by Em’s side.”
He is remembered as a loyal friend and a talented reporter. Facebook / Emily Matson News
Former colleague and Tennessee-based WVLT anchor Christyn Allen called Matson a hard worker, a goofball and “your biggest cheerleader.”
“He’s a very loyal friend, and if you’re lucky enough to be one of them, you hit the jackpot,” he said in an Instagram post. “He always made sure his people were taken care of. I am so grateful that our paths crossed, and we never lost touch.”
Another former colleague, David Wolter, chief meteorologist for WBKO in Kentucky, called Matson “a spark of joyous positivity” even on the worst of days.
“His personality is infectious and the way he is on air is exactly how he is off air,” Wolter said in a Facebook post. “He’s truly, and just a wonderful person to know. It’s always a good time when I get the chance to work with him.”
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