Anne Marie Tiernon, a longtime anchor for WTHR-13 News in Indianapolis, Ind., has been missing from the screen for several weeks. Many viewers wonder about her whereabouts and well-being, as she is a familiar and respected face in the local news scene.
On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, Tiernon finally shared a sobering update on her health and the reason behind her absence. In a Facebook post, Tiernon revealed that she was injured in an accident in the woods over a month ago.
“She did not provide any details about the nature of the cause of the accident, but she said that her injuries were serious, but not life-threatening. She also said that her doctors recently determined that another surgery was warranted and that she was preparing for that and focusing on healing and recovery.”
Tiernon thanked her fans and colleagues for their kind messages and support and expressed her gratitude for surviving the accident. She also said that she trusted in Godβs plan and knew that every storm ran out of rain. She ended her post by saying that she was off to make her health a priority.
Anne Marie Tiernon shared a post on Instagram: βThank you for your kind posts, texts, calls, and DMβs checking in on my well-being. Iβm so appreciative of your support for the dedicated WTHR Team members who are filling in the gaps with excellence.β
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Tiernonβs post received over 1,000 comments and over 2,000 reactions from her followers, who wished her a speedy and complete recovery. Many of them said that they missed seeing her on TV, but that they understood and respected her decision to take care of herself.
Some of them also shared their own stories of overcoming injuries and illnesses and offered words of encouragement and prayers. Tiernonβs co-workers at WTHR-13 News also showed their love and support for their anchor and friend.
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Scott Swan, another anchor, commented, βWe love you, my friend. Our prayers continue for complete healing, comfort, and peace.β Jalea Brooks, a reporter, also commented, βSending you so much love and prayers for a speedy recovery.β
The station itself also posted Tiernonβs update on its website and social media accounts and asked the viewers to join them in sending her healing vibes. Tiernon did not mention when she would return to her anchor seat, or if she would return at all.
She has been a part of WTHR-13 News since 1998 and has covered many important stories and events, such as the 9/11 attacks, the Iraq War, the Indianapolis 500, and the Super Bowl. She has also won several awards for her journalism, including an Emmy and a Peabody.
Tiernon is not only a news anchor, but also a mother of two daughters and a wife. She is also involved in community and charitable causes, such as the American Heart Association, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the Indiana Women in Need Foundation.
She is a role model and an inspiration for many people in Indianapolis and beyond. We hope that Tiernon will recover soon and be able to resume her normal life and career. We also hope she will keep us updated on her progress and let us know if she needs anything. We are rooting for you, Anne Marie!
