Jean Rather Obituary, Death; – Dan Rather, the former long-time anchor, is grieving the loss of his wife, Jean Rather, as announced in a post on his verified Facebook account. She passed away at the age of 89 after battling cancer. The post stated, “She had been in hospice care for some time, but the news still comes as a shock for those of us who knew and loved her.”
Jean Rather died on Tuesday in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her family, friends, and her artwork. Her obituary highlights that Jean was a talented artist, with her paintings and collages displayed in galleries and private collections nationwide. The Facebook post further noted, “Jean lived a full life as an incredible wife, mother, friend, and artist — and a true Texan.” Dan and Jean Rather enjoyed 67 years of marriage together.
