Popular New York City News Anchor, Ruschell Boone, has died at the age of 48. We explore the cause of her death and net worth.
Ruschell began working with Cable Television News in 1998. She also worked as a business news associate for CNBC.
Her death has left her colleagues, friends and family devastated. Many have taken to social media to share their condolences and sympathize with her family.
However, others are also interested in what caused the death of Ruschell Boone and how rich was she.
What Was The Cause of Ruschell Boone’s Death?
Ruschell Boone passed on Sunday evening after a brutal battle with pancreatic cancer. The New York City News Anchor even in her last days was a dedicated journalist to the end.
She was apparently working on new ideas for her show on NY1 as a continued beacon of truth for New Yorkers.
Before she sadly died, she reechoed why it is important to spend every minute with your loved ones and cherish it.
In an interview, Ruschell Boone shared how she felt after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
She said “I just started wailing, crying and looking at my husband, thinking I heard it incorrectly. I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m dead … My kids are going to grow up without a mother.”
She left behind her husband, Todd Boone and her two sons, Jackson and Carter.
Many took to social media to pay tribute to Ruschell Boone. A user tweeted “RIP Ruschell Boone. Channel NY1 Lost A Great One.”
Another user said “Oh man. NY1 anchor Ruschell Boone lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. I watch NY1 every day. Her brightness and love shone through each time she was on screen. RIP.”
“I just learned that Ruschell Boone passed away. And I’m very sad about it. When I was a Queens reporter, I met her a few times on the beat. She was such a warm and wonderful human being. She didn’t even know me but was always kind. RIP.” another user tweeted
Pat Kiernan said “Just three of my @RuschellBoone memories. 1) when she told @AOC that she was about to win her primary 2) ANY parade that had Ruschell working a crowd 3) when she played the app-savvy Starbucks customer jumping the queue to get her coffee. Her enthusiasm was infectious. #RIP”
What was Ruschell Boone’s net worth?
Ruschell Boone according to FactsBio had an estimated net worth of $1 million. The New York City News Anchor made most of her earnings from her career as a journalist and other investments she had made.