Beloved Virginia TV news anchor Mark Spain has died of pancreatic cancer.
The 64-year-old journalist had spent decades anchoring the news at ABC affiliate WSET-TV in Virginia before working in Indianapolis, Cleveland and Jacksonville.
The seasoned newsman was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on November 27 and began undergoing chemotherapy on December 16, according to his Facebook posts.
However, two days later his wife, Lynita announced that he had succumbed to the disease.
In a lengthy social media post, the grieving wife said Spain was ‘a pillar of the community’ and spent his last weeks staying positive and fighting the disease.
Lynthia also commented on how much the journalist loved his job and thanked well-wishers for their messages.
‘Hello sunshines! It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my loving husband Mark. Our family along with the city of Lynchburg lost a man of hope, someone who loves his city and stood for equality, treating others with respect and kindness. He was a husband, father, brother, friend and a positive light in the community.
‘My first true love. He brought so much joy, compassion, love and strength into our lives, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. The last 23 years have been a wonderful journey filled with love, laughter and many wonderful memories. A journey that I would do all over again.
