The untimely demise of Wendy Reiger, a longtime News4 reporter, and anchor, has saddened internet users following her battle with cancer, and fans are eager to know about Wendy’s husband.
Wendy Reiger, a longtime Washington D.C reporter, joined NBC Washington as a reporter in 1988, after a brief stint at WTOP.
The Washington Blade named Rieger “Best Local TV Personality,” in their 2015 ‘Best of Gay D.C.’ issue. According to The Washington Blade, she had a cameo appearance in the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” in 2017.
In 2008, Rieger received one of Washington magazine’s first Green Awards for her dedication to environmental preservation through education. For a special report she shot on a home video in Vietnam 20 years after the war, she received three Emmy Awards.
Wendy Rieger Death Cause: How Did The News 4 Anchor Die?
Wendy Rieger, the anchor of NBC Washington’s afternoon news for over 25 years, who was noted for her quick humor and the connection she made with viewers, died on Saturday after a battle with Glioblastoma.
Wendy retired last December after she got diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a brain cancer. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser established Wendy Rieger Day in the District on Dec. 17, 2021, after learning of her retirement.
Rieger told in July 2021 that she had had brain surgery to remove a tumor and was receiving therapy at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. She had open-heart surgery a few months later to correct two heart problems.
Wendy Rieger Husband Sol Levine Age Gap
Wendy Reiger was married to her husband, Sol Levine, a television producer. They tied the knot in 1993 but later got separated due to unclear reasons. The age gap between them is between 3 to 5 years.
Sol has previously worked at CNN, ABC, NBC, and Aljazeera English as an independent producer for PBS and have syndicated news programs and corporate messaging videos.
Wendy has not revealed any information about her breakup with her ex-husband Sol. She did not want to expose her family secrets to the public. She recently married retired NBC4 news photographer Dan Buckley in 2021.
Wendy Rieger Husband Sol Levine Net Worth Explored
Wendy Rieger’s ex-husband Sol Levine has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. He has accumulated his fortune through his career in the television industry as a producer.
For thirty years, he has worked in network television news, reporting and producing presidential, political, domestic, and international news.
Sol has also held various positions in the field, control room, and newsroom. He is also the producer of the original version of “Crossfire,” 1982.
Wendy Rieger Wikipedia Explored
Wendy Reiger does not have a Wikipedia page, but information about her life is available on different sites.
Wendy Rieger, born on April 18, 1956, joined News4 in 1988 and covered breaking news on their 11 p.m. show. In 1996, she began anchoring Saturday evening newscasts, and in 2001, she began anchoring News4 at 5:00 p.m.
She rose to fame as a rising radio star due to her voice and writing style before her work on television. She worked as a journalist at Washington’s NPR station, WAMU, for a brief time before becoming the host of the station’s Morning Edition.