Obituary of Linda Ellerbee

Linda Ellerbee

Linda Ellerbee (born August 15th, 1944 in Bryan, Texas) was a Journalist who was best known for being the host of her news program titled "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee". Linda died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and her death may have been because of an accident in a mall. She was 81 years old.

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Linda Ellerbee Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Ellerbee, Linda
Common Name: Linda Ellerbee
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Bryan, Texas, United States
Birth Date: August 15, 1944
Age: 81
Also Known As: Linda Ellerbee, Linda Smith
Occupation: Journalist

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

Linda's Family Tree

Birth Name: Linda Jane Smith
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Rolfe Tessem (married 1985-present)
John David Klein(married 1975-divorced 1983)
Mac Smith (married 1964-divorced 1966)
Van Veselka (married 1968-divorced 1971)
Tom Ellerbee (married 1973-divorced 1974)

Son(s):

Joshua Veselka

Daughter(s):

Vanessa Veselka

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Journalist American Born on August 15th Born in 1944 Born in Texas

Quotable Quotes:

"The cop on the beat is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end when it comes to crossing the street. "

"You make me want to be a better man."

"We call them Twinkies. You've seen them on television acting the news, modeling and fracturing the news while you wonder whether they've read the news - or if they've blow-dried their brains, too." (IMDB)

"My biggest fear is to spend my dying days in Texas, in a hospital in the final stages of cancer. It's not the cancer that scares me it's dying in Texas."

"In Linda Ellerbee's life, there was never a dull moment. With a love for life and comics, she will be sorely missed. (V)"

"Linda Ellerbee's life was marked by courage, wit, and unwavering dedication to reporting the truth, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Ms. Linda Ellerbee still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.