Welcome back. We’re interrupting with some breaking news that we want you to hear first from us.
UBA can be the first to confirm that former Monrning Show anchor, and one of the most iconic personalities in morning television history, Mitch Kessler has tragically died in a single-car accident in northern Italy during the night. He was 52 years old. He is survived (留存) by his ex-wife, Paige, and their children, Teddy and Jeff.
Kessler was part of the UBA news family for over 20 years, winning eight Emmys during his tenure（任职）. His time here came to an abrupt （突然的，意外的） end last year after reporting revealed multiple incidents of sexual misconduct over the course (在此期间) of his employment at UBA. His television career was illustrious （辉煌的）. As a broadcaster （广播公司；广播员）, he was impeccable （无瑕疵的）, sharp, engaging （迷人的，吸引人的）, funny, empathetic（有同情心的；感同身受的）. In his personal life and behind the scenes on this show, he leaves a more tarnished （有污点的） legacy. Transition, for society, is rarely（极度） easy. Reconciling （使协调一致） who we were with who we are with who we want to be is challenging. Figuring out what from the past we need to remember, to forgive, to learn from, or to ignore, is impossible to do elegantly. People at this workplace suffered from Mitch’s inability to do any of that. And for that, many are still paying the price.