LEGENDARY news anchor Sandi Klein has died following a lengthy cancer battle, her family said.
The 73-year-old passed away on October 14 – days after she went into hospice.
2
2
Klein worked for the New York City radio station WINS for 19 years, joining the network in 1993.
She left in 2012 and hosted the podcast Sandi Klein show.
Klein had been battling carcinoid syndrome – a form of neuroendocrine cancer - for 15 years.
Tributes have poured into Klein as news of her death emerged.
read more celebrity deaths
The author Lisa Fantino said: "RIP dear Sandi Klein. You brought so much positivity to the NYC airwaves. An honor to be your guest."
Radio host Dave Stewart said he was "sad" to hear of Klein's death.
He said: "I loved working with her at WPLJ in the early '90s. Sandi was wonderful both on and off the air.
"I'll never forget the night she had a bunch of us over to the house for a hilariously raucous party."
The Sandi Klein Show's Twitter account confirmed last week that she had entered hospice care.
A heartbreaking blog post said: "With a heavy heart, we share some news with you all.
"Our tremendous host, who we all know and love – Sandi Klein – has been battling, and for nearly 15 years triumphing over, carcinoid syndrome, a devastating neuroendocrine cancer.
Read More on The US Sun
"She has lived life so vibrantly during that time and has shared many wonderful, life-affirming experiences, connections, and conversations with all of you."
The post revealed that Klein's battle with the illness had become "much more difficult" over the past year.
