WBNS 10-TV News Anchor Heather Pick Dies (Photos)

Posted on November 7, 2008

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WBNS-10TV new anchor, Heather Pick has died after a battle with breast cancer. Read more about Heather Pick’s life and death below.

Heather Pick died today from breast cancer, surrounded by her family in her home.

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From WBNS 10-TV:

Heather learned in 2004 that the disease she had beaten once in 1999 had returned. Through The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Heather participated in many breakthrough new treatments.

Throughout her fight, in the name of awareness and education, Heather was open and honest with central Ohio viewers. In a 2004 article in The Columbus Dispatch, Heather said, “I don’t want people looking at me with puppy dog eyes. People have explained to us it could be a chronic condition. I don’t want to make this a ‘Woe is me’ thing.”

Heather was an unwavering champion for breast cancer awareness and education. In her last public appearance, Heather hosted the “Spirit Celebration with Heather Pick,” raising almost $500,000 for the Columbus Cancer Clinic. To the end, Heather worked to fight the disease so others wouldn’t have to endure what she went through. Her last appearance on 10TV News HD was to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Heather is survived by her husband, Joe Cygan, and their children, Julia and Jack.

Anyone who would like to make a donation in Heather’s memory is being asked by the family to consider The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Nationwide Children’s Hospital or the Stefanie Spielman Fund.

“The sadness and loss we feel for Joe, Julia, Jack and all of Heather’s family and friends is immeasurable,” said WBNS-10TV president and general manager, Tom Griesdorn. “But for Heather, we feel nothing but pride in how bravely she fought this fight and the never-ending dedication to battling this disease for herself and for others. The world has truly lost a very special woman.”

For those who knew and loved Heather, a 2004 quote she gave to The Dispatch is truly indicative of what a very special woman she was.

“In some ways I feel very lucky,” Pick said. “So many people live day-to-day without realizing all they have, the blessings they have. You live life so much more to the fullest now. So many people take life for granted.”

Heather Pick was only 38 years old. Our condolences to Heather’s friends and family members.

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  1. gerard Vandenberg on

    ………..DAMN!!!!!

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  2. sheila knight on

    i loved watching heather every chance i got. we i heard of her passing it broke my heart instantly. all i could think of was to call my mom, mind you i was crying with a very large lump in my throat. this is a great loss as well as so many others. she will always be in my mind and in my heart. god bless all of you.

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  3. Brian Graham on

    My wife met heather pick a few years back at the race for the cure , she was so saddened when she learned that heather had passed she to had breast cancer but sorry to say my wife died on jan 8th of the same thing i miss her so much , she to left behind to small boys our sons brandon and austin . God bless my wife shannon and heather.

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