DETROIT — Jessica Starr, a meteorologist for WJBK-TV (Channel 2) in Detroit, took her own life, according to a tweet released by the station Thursday.
“Last night we were informed of the heartbreaking news that our friend and colleague, meteorologist Jessica Starr took her life. All of us are in shock and cannot believe such a wonderful, bright and intelligent individual will no longer be with us,” the Tweet stated. Staff members were informed of Starr's death late Wednesday.
Last night we were informed of the heartbreaking news that our friend and colleague, meteorologist Jessica Starr took her life. All of us here are in shock and cannot believe such a wonderful, bright and intelligent individual will no longer be with us. https://t.co/hK31DaPwp0
— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX2News) December 13, 2018
Starr, 35, grew up in Michigan, and lived in Novi, Michigan while working at Channel 2. According to her biography on Channel 2's website, Starr attended Michigan State University and Mississippi State University, where she received two meteorology degrees.
Members of the Fox 2 morning team gathered on Thursday to speak to viewers about Starr's death.
They also took to social media to express their shock, grief and condolences.
It is with a heavy heart that I post this. Our dear friend and colleague Jessica Starr has died. She leaves behind a husband, two beautiful children and a loving family. I send my deepest sympathies to her family. Our hometown girl will always be remembered fondly. pic.twitter.com/2EjWgG9KZc
— Roop Raj (@rooprajfox2) December 13, 2018
Our hearts are broken. Last night we were informed our Jessica Starr took her life. Her Fox 2 family is deep shock and cannot believe such a wonderful, bright and intelligent woman is gone. Keep her family in your prayers in the coming days as we all deal with our grief. pic.twitter.com/z4km8Tsb9K
— Amy Andrews Fox 2 (@AmyAndrewsFOX2) December 13, 2018
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