Jean Rather, the wife of legendary news anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. She passed in Austin surrounded by loved ones.

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather is mourning the death of his wife, Jean Rather, at age 89. “Today is the saddest of days for Dan and the extended Rather family. Jean Rather, Dan’s wife, passed away at their home in Austin,

Former longtime anchor Dan Rather is mourning the death of his wife, Jean Rather, according to post made on his verified Facebook account.