Obituary of Linda Ellerbee

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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 March 17th, 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: Buster Keaton

    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:

JournalistAmerican Born on August 15th Born in 1944 Born in Texas Died from

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)"

"Linda Ellerbee was a highly accomplished journalist and television host, known for her groundbreaking work in news and documentary programming, before she passed away after a long battle with an illness. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-02-17 00:43:09
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