Carol Breshears Obituary – Death, Cause Of Death, Funeral: Friends and other affected persons mourn the passing of 85-year-old Carol Breshears, longtime mission director and editor of KTTV, who passed away suddenly on June 27, 2021. Carol Breshears was born on August 12, 1936.
Carol has died from complications from a stroke, according to a statement made on social media by –Hans Laetz
“I was too emotional to post before the newscast. Now, it is with great sadness I remember a true mentor to me, @FOXLA assignment manager #CarolBreshears. I was a rookie anchor/reporter when we met. She was a tremendous source of support, kindness, encouragement! RIP”
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Breshears so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Carol Breshears
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Breshears.
“Remembering #CarolBreshears (right) a true news industry leader but more importantly a mentor, a friend, and champion of women! Emmys, 1990s? Carol is among my favorite people ever and held my hand through my early LA news days. Forever grateful. RIP”
“My friend and fan is gone.
Carol Breshears was my biggest booster at KTTV-FOX11. A sweet, sassy and strong person, fiercely proud of her family, someone who treated you with deep respect, just because.
When I was nominated for an Emmy for FOX 11 in 2000, the ceremony was on Shabbat. So I asked Carol to accept for me, if I won. Well, I did. And what a speech she made, first explaining that I was home “celebrating the Sabbath” (yes, gentiles can do a Kiddush HaShem), then praising me to the hilt, calling my work “extraordinary.” Well, it’s Carol who was extraordinary, and I’ll never forget her. R.I.P.”
“My early Fox 11 days with this team and our beloved Carol Breshears .
Sadly our last conversations were about getting together after the pandemic. Carol (redhead/right)was m my strength and support on so many days as a rookie LA reporter and anchor. Her wisdom and expertise we’re only matched by her kindness, compassion, and encouragement.”
“RIP my dear beloved Carol Breshears! As a news industry leader, Carol was a mentor and tremendous source of support. As a rookie reporter/anchor, I don’t think I would’ve survived my early days in LA without her encouragement, kindness, friendship and excitement about the business. She was a long time assignment manager and we started at Fox 11 at about the same time. Carol was known for calling everyone “kiddo.” We did many great assignments together including a week long building blitz in Watts for Habitat for Humanity along with President Jimmy Carter. Sadly, our last conversations were about getting together after the pandemic. Sorry to hear the news that Carol passed away. She will forever have touched my life and was a true Godsend.🙏”
“Another huge loss for the broadcast community. Message from Bob Tarlau:
Hello everyone…
Nancy Valenta rang me today with the news Carol Breshears’ died yesterday. Carol was the long-time assignment manager/planning editor at KTTV, prior to that executive producer at KFWB and news director at KEYT-Channel 3-Santa Barbara.
Nancy has provided me with the following note… asking that it be shared with all of you:
Dear Friends,
The Southern California news community has lost one of its most respected journalists.
I am sad to report Carol Breshears passed away Sunday of complications after a stroke.
Carol had a tremendous impact on the success of the KTTV newsroom. Through her work at KTTV and with RTNA, Carol touched so many in newsrooms throughout Southern California and beyond. Journalism’s highest standards, exceptional storytelling, compassion and kindness are Carol’s legacy.
Carol’s family is planning a memorial service and I will pass along details when they become available.”
“Over 30 years in Los Angeles television, every time I spoke to Carol Breshears, she called me “my friend.”
Most of that time, she was at our arch-competitor, KTTV, channel 11.
And she was a good, good friend.
Carol has died from complications from a stroke.
What a dear friend.”
“the only thing that is assured in life is death, but it is always sad and difficult when you lose friend. carol breshears was a icon in the l.a. news community. a strong advocate for freedom of the press and a dedication to fair and balanced reporting, she died of a stroke over the weekend…she was also my friend….when i got to work at fox , every day she had a bright smile and greeted me with “hi kiddo how you doing today” she mentored the careers of countless journalists, making them not better, but the best.i will miss you kiddo.”
“Over 30 years in Los Angeles television, every time I spoke to Carol Breshears, she called me “my friend.”
Most of that time, she was at our arch-competitor, KTTV, channel 11.
And she was a good, good friend.
Carol has died from a stroke.
What a dear friend.”
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