CBS News producer and talent executive Maria Mercader died of Covid-19 in New York Sunday, CBS said. Maria Mercader was 54.
She had been on medical leave for an unrelated matter since late February, the network said. On an statemnet CBS said;
Mercader “courageously fought cancer and related illnesses for 20 years, enduring numerous treatments and surgeries,”. “To her colleagues and family, she was an inspiration and a symbol of hope each time she returned to work after the latest medical setback threatened to end her life.”
As a producer on CBS News’ foreign and national desks, Mercader helped produce coverage of “some of the biggest breaking news,” including the death of Princess Diana and the 9/11 attacks, the release said.
A hard hit to the heart, news longtime colleague and friend Maria Mercader died from coronavirus. A paragon of grit and grace, she embodied the best of the @CBSNews mission. Millions of Americans learned of the world through her efforts. Now our world is less with her loss. RIP
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) March 29, 2020
In 2004, Mercader won an Emmy for business and financial reporting for her work producing a “CBS Sunday Morning” report on computer spam.
As a talent executive, Mercader “helped spearhead” the networks efforts to diversify its workforce, CBS said.
“Maria was a friend to all,” said Laurie Orlando, senior vice president for talent at CBS News. “It’s nearly impossible to be someone EVERYONE loves, but Maria was. She always had a warm hug, a word of advice or support and a big smile for everyone in her life. She was a bright light and will be sorely missed.”
Who Was Maria Mercader? Maria Mercader CBS Wiki Bio
Maria Mercader was an award-winning journalist for CBS News and she passed away at the age of 54 due to coronavirus. According to CBS News Maria was on medical leave for an unrelated matter since the last week in February and she died in a New York hospital.
Susan Zirinsky, CBS News president and senior executive producer said “Even more than her talents as a journalist, we will miss her indomitable spirit,” and added “Maria was part of all of our lives. Even when she was hospitalized — and she knew something was going on at CBS, she would call with counsel, encouragement, and would say ‘you can do this.’ I called Maria a ‘warrior,’ she was. Maria was a gift we cherished.”
In 1987, she got her start at CBS News in the CBS Page Program, in her career she produced many of the biggest stories, including the death of Princess Diana and the 9/11 attacks.
In 2004, Maria won a Business Emmy for her work on a “CBS Sunday Morning” report on computer spam. Moreover, she has worked three decades for CBS News and curently, she was the Director of Talent Strategy at CBS News.
How Old Was Maria Mercader CBS?
Born in the year 1965, CBS Maria Mercader age was 54 years old, her birthday was on November 28.
Maria Mercader Family
CBS journalist Maria Mercader was the daughter of Manuel (Father) and Gladys (Mother), Maria also has a brother named Manuel.
Maria Mercader mother was a pianist for the American Ballet Theatre, Maria attended the all-girls Dominican Academy in Manhattan and went on to graduate from the College of New Rochelle in 1987.
CBS journalist Maria Mercader was a cancer survivor.
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CBS Maria Mercader Measurements
CBS journalist Maria Mercader height was 5 Feet 4 inches
Maria Mercader weight was 65 KG
Her eye color was dark brown and hair color was Black
