WWAY Anchor Donna Gregory Dies After Cancer Battle

WWAY anchor Donna Gregory died on Tuesday after a battle with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Gregory was diagnosed in early April.

“Donna confronted her illness with grace and determination, undergoing immunotherapy and chemotherapy while remaining a beacon of hope and inspiration,” the Wilmington, N.C. ABC and CBS station wrote on its website. “Her death leaves a void that words alone cannot fill. At a later date, we will honor Donna’s remarkable life and career with a tribute befitting her legacy.”

Gregory started her career at WMBD in Peoria, Illinois.

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