Deb Hope Bio, Parents, Husband, Children, Siblings, Net Worth
Deb Hope Bio, Parents, Husband, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Born on October 11, 1955, Deb Hope, officially known as Deborra Jane Hope was a Canadian journalist, anchor, and producer.
She developed a love for journalism at a younger age and was consistent throughout her career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after journalists.
At school, University of British Columbia, she started her journalism career reading news on the campus radio station, CiTR, and reporting for the school’s newspaper, The Ubyssey.
She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she attended Carleton University in Ottawa where she received a Bachelor of Journalism (Honors)
After school, Hope worked as a junior reporter for The Canadian Press before returning to British Columbia to join the now-defunct United Press Canada.
Hope was best known as a reporter and anchor at BCTV’s (now Global) noon, 5 p.m., and flagship 6 p.m. broadcast until she retired at age 59 in 2014.
In October 2020, it was disclosed that she had developed Alzheimer’s disease, with mild symptoms beginning to show at the time she retired.
Her coworkers said they noticed she started making mistakes with names and words while reading the news and seemed to be gradually getting forgetful and confused.
As part of the 2022 Canadian honors, Hope was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (CM) “for her contributions to Canadian journalism as a reporter and anchor, and for her tireless involvement as a volunteer.”
Sadly, the former BC anchor and reporter has died. Deb Hope passed away on Monday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 67.
At the time of this writing, the cause of her death has not yet been made public. The former journalist lived in a long-term care facility in Vancouver until her death.
“It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Deb Hope,” Global B.C. said in a statement. “She was one of the most iconic faces in B.C. for decades and will be deeply missed. We are thinking of her family and loved ones.”
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Deb Hope. She was one of the most iconic faces in B.C. for decades and will be deeply missed. We are thinking of her family and loved ones. RIP Deb.
— Global BC (@GlobalBC) May 15, 2023
At the time of this report, the family was planning her final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Deb Hope Age
Deb Hope was born on October 11, 1955, in Trail, Canada. She celebrated her 67th birthday in October last year (2022) before she died in May 2023.
Deb Hope Height & Weight
Deb Hope’s height and weight were not available at the time of this writing.
Deb Hope Parents
Deb Hope was born in Trail, Canada to her parents. Although she was famous, there’s no information about her parents. Their names, dates of birth, ages, and occupation were unknown at the time of this writing.
Deb Hope Husband
Deb Hope was a married woman. She had been married to Roger Hope until her death.
Roger Hope is a Global BC news cameraman. The couple met through their work circle some decades ago but it’s unclear when they tied the knot.
Deb and Roger have been together for decades. The journalist and her spouse welcomed two children during their marital life.
Deb Hope Children
Deb Hope shares two children, daughters with her husband, Roger Hope. Their names are Katherine and Roxanne who have grown up and leads their lives independently.
Deb Hope Siblings
Deb Hope never shared any information regarding her siblings hence we can’t state whether or not she’s the only child of his parents. There are no records about that.
Deb Hope Net Worth
Deb Hope had earned a good amount of income from her profession as an anchor and producer. At the time of her death, she had an estimated net worth of about $500,000.
Deb Hope Social Media
Per our checks, we came across a number of social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram that bear the name Deb Hope. However, none of them was linked to the late journalist.