Rena Golden
Rena Golden | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rena Shaheen Zeya March 30, 1961 |
| Died | March 20, 2013 (aged 51) |
| Known for | Radio and Television Journalist |
| Spouse | Rob Golden |
| Children | 2 |
Rena Golden (née Rena Shaheen Zeya; March 30, 1961 – March 20, 2013) was an Indian-born American journalist and news executive who served as senior vice president of CNN International. She also worked for the Weather Channel.[1] In 2013, Golden died after a two-year battle with lymphoma.[2]
Early and personal life
[edit]She was married to Rob Golden. The couple has a daughter, Sabrina, and a son, Adam. Her sister Uzra Zeya is an American diplomat who serves as Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights in the Biden administration.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Brumfield, Ben (March 21, 2013). "Rena Golden, 51, a news leader and an open ear". CNN.
- ^ Geshweiler, J.E. (March 23, 2013). "Rena Shaheen Zeya Golden, 51, former CNN International executive". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ Krishnankutty, Pia (2021-01-19). "Biden's pick Uzra Zeya had 'helped' Indian diplomat Khobragade's maid during 2013 row". ThePrint. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
External links
[edit]- Rena Golden at IMDb
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