ABC 57 and former WSBT News Anchor Jennifer Copeland, 46, has passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Copeland spent the majority of her career telling the stories of Michiana, first as a reporter at WSBT and, after career stops in Illinois, North Carolina and Minnesota, returned to WSBT as one of their main news anchors before switching channels to ABC 57.
Copeland leaves behind two daughters and her extended family.
ABC 57 News released the following statement:
All of us at ABC57 are devastated to learn of Jennifer’s passing. Viewers knew of her commitment to Michiana from her years on TV, but we were also privileged in our newsroom to be able to know of her personal impact on so many lives. Jennifer was a devoted mother and took on every challenge with courage. Our deepest sympathies are with her family.
The newsroom at ABC57 is full of broken hearts and heavy heads tonight as we announce the passing of beloved anchor Jennifer Copeland.https://t.co/TPiFDg8u45
— ABC57 News (@ABC57News) October 18, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with her two daughters and the rest of her family during this very difficult time.https://t.co/vIYcBw8S8O
— WSBT (@WSBT) October 18, 2024
