The executive producer of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on ABC, Dax Tejera, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 37.
His wife Veronica and their two young girls are left behind. In the memo, Goodwin promised to share additional details in the days ahead.
According to his LinkedIn page, Tejera joined ABC News in 2017 as a senior producer before being elevated to executive producer of Stephanopoulos’ show in February 2020.
Previously, he spent five years as a researcher, editor, and producer for NBC. He also spent four years as the executive producer for Fusion Media Network’s “America with Jorge Ramos.”
He earned a history bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth and then enrolled in Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Coworkers grieved Tejera’s untimely death and paid respect to the adored newsman on social media.
“Sad day for ABC. A good friend and groundbreaking ABC executive pass unexpectedly at 37. Dax Tejera, i only have good thoughts, my friend,” tweeted ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila.
“Tragic for ABC and the news industry,” former CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter tweeted.
BREAKING! Where will Dax Tejera be buried? Burial site and Find a Grave details
Nothing regarding his burial or funeral preparations has been made public. We are waiting for information from the family so that we can share it with the public.
We send our condolences to the family.
