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State Mourns Loss Of Lana Jones, Longtime WBZ Reporter
There has been an outpouring of support following the loss of a beloved WBZ voice.
WORCESTER, MA — There has been an outpouring of support today following WBZ's announcement that longtime Lana Jones has died. Jones, who died suddenly at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, was 62. No cause for death was given.
"Lana was the consummate professional who could take a hundred page Supreme Court Decision and boil it down into a concise report for our listeners," said WBZ Program Director Bill Flaherty in a statement. "She knew everyone and everything. She will be greatly missed."
Jones started at WBZ News Radio 1030 in 1991. She formerly worked at WMJX and WHDH. Her husband is longtime journalist Steven Jones-D'Agostino.
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Social media exploded with love and appreciation for Jones and what she meant to local audiences.
Our thoughts go out to our media partners, Lana Jones’ family and friends today. Lana was always a staple at our media events. She will be missed, @wbznewsradio. https://t.co/wMVRsPsweU
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) April 25, 2018
I am shocked and saddened by the news about Lana Jones. She was a total pro - and a fixture covering all kinds of news for decades for WBZ. We will all miss her. Rest In Peace.
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 25, 2018
Boston broadcasting community shocked & saddened to learn WBZ radio reporter Lana Jones has died..condolences #7news pic.twitter.com/W828Mep3Ux
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) April 25, 2018
Lana Jones was a kind, wonderful person and reporter. My condolences to Lana's family, and her family at @wbznewsradio. We have lost a great voice in Boston -- Lana, you will be truly missed. -MJW
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) April 25, 2018
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