Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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During one holiday season, Patrice shared this photo from her childhood... way before her days on television! At 2-years-old, Patrice is seen here with her older brother.

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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Years later, it all began at KDKA with Pittsburgh 2Day.

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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From the show's first broadcast in 1978 to the last, nearly 12 years later, the one constant was Patrice King Brown.

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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Over the years, she was joined by a succession of co-hosts from Ed Malley to Wayne Van Dine to John Wade.

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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And finally, Jon Burnett joined Patrice for the final five years.

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“That hour of the day, from two to three o'clock with Patrice on Pittsburgh 2Day was my favorite hour of the day. I had to be careful admitting that to my wife, Debbie.” -- Jon Burnett

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When credits rolled on the final show, the producer of the first season was in the audience... “She communicates through the lens so beautifully; you feel that she's talking to you. Which is, of course, the sign of somebody who's really talented.” -- Jan Getz, former producer

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She also maintained a friendship with Dennis Miller, a national figure who started at KDKA.

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After Pittsburgh 2Day, Patrice made the switch from entertainment to news without breaking stride.

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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The team of Stacy Smith and Patrice King Brown mastered breaking news stories, like the crash of Flight 427, the Tragedy of 9/11, and the Quecreek Mine Rescue.

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“She always had the ability to understand the scope of the story. The scope of it also means how it affects people's lives, and she does a very good job of that.” --Stacy Smith

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There's another side to Patrice though, at home she has a beautiful family!

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Here's a photo of Patrice's "babies" - Guy & Lauren

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Posing for a photo with her son!

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In 2007, Patrice and her daughter shot a video together for KDKA in Shadyside.

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It's easy to see...Patrice and Lauren are very close!

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She also has a very close relationship with her mom, Dolores!

Goodbye To Patrice King Brown

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Saying goodbye to Patrice isn't easy, but we wish her great happiness as she moves into the future!