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Untold Facts About Andrea Roane - Retired WUSA Journalist From Louisiana

sajju Published On Mon May 31 2021   Modified On Wed May 25 2022
Untold Facts About Andrea Roane - Retired WUSA Journalist From Louisiana

Andrea Roane is a former American journalist, reporter, and news presenter who announced her retirement on 25th April 2018.

Before retirement, she used to work for CBS affiliate WUSA as an anchor. Previously, the Emmy award-winning reporter served for WYES-TV, WWL-TV, WETA-TV, and many more. 

Early, Parents, & Education

Roane was born on 5th October 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States of America. Her loving parents raised her in her hometown.  However, the identity of her father and mother is still unclear. 

As per her DOB, she belongs to the birth sign Libra. By nationality, she is an American and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity. Also, she hasn't revealed anything about her siblings.

Andrea Roane with her mother when Alicia was born. 

Talking about her education, Andrea attended the Holy Ghost Elementary School and then went to the Preparatory School of Xavier University.

 Later, she joined the Lousiana State University (currently known as the University of New Orleans) and graduated with her B.A. in Secondary Education in 1971.

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Personal Life; Husband & Kids

Andrea Roane is a married woman and a mother of two children. Roane exchanged the wedding vows with her husband, Michael Skehan. However, the information about their wedding date and venue is unknown. 

Andrea Roane's Husband, Michael Skehan, and daughter, Alicia 

The couple has two children: a son, Andrew and a daughter, Alicia. The pair have been living together for a long time. Similarly, the couple hasn't revealed their past affairs and relatioships.

Hence, they have a happy married life with their kids with no news or rumor of separation or divorce.

Professional Career

While she was studying at Lousiana State University, Andrea began working as an English teacher for a high school. After her graduation, she started her journalism career as an education reporter for WYES

After that, the journalist went to CBS affiliate WWL-TV and worked there for two years. Roane returned to WYES-TV in Washington, D.C. 

Andrea Roane reporting news Source: FTVLive

In 1979, she joined WETA as a chief correspondent and host for the Metro Week. Furthermore, Andrea rose to fame when she started working for CBS affiliate WUSA as an anchor. On 25th April 2018, she announced her retirement from the news business.

Besides this, Andrea Roane stated an awareness regarding the breast cancer program, Buddy Check 9. She played a major role in community services, such as the John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Awards & Achievements

The former newscaster has won several awards. Andrea Roane has been awarded Dame of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Some of her awards follow:

  • Lifetime members of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women
  • Emmy Awards
  • Gracie Awards
Andrea Roane's EPIC Award Source: Montgomery Community Media
  • Community Service Award of Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
  • Faith Does Justice Award from Catholic Charities 2012
  • DC Hall of Fame 2014
  • Board of Governors Award by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter 2015

Estimated Net Worth & Salary

The Emmy award-winning news presenter served the news sector for more than 45 years. Roane had made a decent amount of money from her professional career as a journalist.

As a result, Andrea Roane has a net worth of around $1 million. Likewise, she used to earn an average salary of above $40 thousand from her work. She probably gained a good amount of salary from the network. However, Roane hasn't revealed more about her net worth.

 The retired American reporter lives a luxurious lifestyle in a mansion home in her hometown. Roane must have owned an expensive car. It isn't updated about her car collection.

Likewise, Andrea's husband's net worth hasn't been mentioned in public.

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Physical Appearances

The retired American reporter stands at the height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.67 meters and weighs 53 kg or 116 lbs. Similarly, she has got beautiful brown eyes with black hair color.

Social Media Profile

She is active on Instagram and Twitter, speaking of her social media accounts. She has been followed by 6,650 followers on her Twitter account and 2,142 followers on her Instagram account. 

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