Rosanna Scotto mourns former co-anchor Ernie Anastos, 82

Rosanna Scotto mourned the loss of her former Fox 5 New York co-anchor Ernie Anastos after the local news icon passed away. "When I was in college, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Ernie and ask him what it would take to get into the TV business," Scotto said.

She recalled Anastos being "very gracious with his time and advice." Years later the two worked together at WNYW, where Scotto said, "Lo and behold, a number of years later, I had the honor of anchoring with Ernie on the 10 o'clock news." She remembered him as "a terrific newsman—compassionate and fair" and said she learned to "stay cool under pressure" and the importance of giving back.

Scotto, 67, honored Anastos on social media with a video montage and a post that read, "I enjoyed working with him, anchoring alongside of him on the 10 o'clock news. He was a good man and someone we really looked up to. We are all heartbroken." Loved ones confirmed his death to ABC 7 News; he was 82.

United States, New York

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