DEATH -DEAD / OBITUARIES : Liyna Anwar has died, according to a statement posted online on March. 26, 2020.
We learned of the deceased through the following tribute posted on social media.
Our colleague @liynaanwar — a senior podcast producer for
@latimes, who previously worked at @StoryCorps @Marketplace @nprwest — has died after a yearlong battle with leukemia. We deeply mourn the loss of this inspiring young journalist.
The world lost one of its kindest souls this morning—my good friend, wonderful journalist, & incredible human being @liynaanwar. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.🙏🏾Grateful I could help @mcatsandoval produce this piece raising awareness on bone marrow: https://t.co/S4XRpbHbtU
— Ghazala Irshad (@ghazalairshad) March 26, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of our wonderful @latimes colleague, Liyna Anwar, after experiencing complications from leukemia treatment. https://t.co/6o1qYlCxTE
— Ron Lin (@ronlin) March 26, 2020
Liyna Anwar, a journalist at @latimes and @NPR , passed away early this morning. Please register with @BeTheMatch in her honor. You can save a life.
I’m sharing this story about her for you all: https://t.co/pIYPZXJhP7 https://t.co/SmHURHMDZw
— Sawsan Morrar (@sawsan24) March 26, 2020
Cause of Death.
We have no information at the moment on of caused death . This post will be updated as soon as we have that information.