KFDX news anchor Shatanya Clarke has sadly died at the age of 27 after battling a brain tumour.
She tragically passed away at her home on Thursday - two years after she announced she was suffering with brain cancer.
Shatanya was open about her journey and would often share updates with her fans - particularly in YouTube videos.
Her channel was called Shatanya's Road to Recovery and subscribers would hear directly from her what was going on.
"The truth is - Bob Marley said it first - you never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice," she said in her final video, titled The Finale.
She added: "I've come to accept that my life turned out exactly as it was designed, or destined to be.
"Whether I like it or not, whether I understand the reason or not, I cannot change the things in my past. I can only control my present, and possibly make choices that positively affect my future."
Following the tragic news of her death, fellow KFDX News Director Adam P Bradshaw said: "Shantanya was a bigger-than-life spirit.
"Her wit and personality could brighten anyone’s day. She had a passion for telling stories in a way that really hit home.
"To say our family and this community will miss her is the understatement of the year."
Meanwhile, Idaho News 6 anchor Jake Garcia wrote: "I'm sad to hear the news of @clarke_shatanya's passing. We crossed paths multiple times while working in Wichita Falls.
"Every time I saw her there was a giant smile on her face. Though we were competition we always found ways to laugh."
Shatanya's former colleague Nicholas Quallich also tweeted: "I am so sad to hear of the death of my former @TexomasHomepage colleague @clarke_shatanya.
"She was smart, funny and a true professional. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace."
The presenter joined local Wichita Falls outlet KFDX in 2018 as a local reporter. She was later promoted as the station's daytime news anchor.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Shatanya created a segment - Helping the Helpers - to help local charities raise to support their efforts against Covid-19.
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