Journalist and producer Elizabeth Nissen, best known for her work with ABC News in the 1990s, died at home on January 7, three days after her 71st birthday, according to her family.
Nissen started at ABC News in 1986, and her best work was on "Nightline" and "World News Tonight."One of the most famous stories she covered was Princess Diana's death in 1997.
She won an Emmy for her news coverage at ABC News in 1998.
She also worked on "NewsNight" at CNN, "Nova Science Now" on WGBH, and in print media in the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.
She co-founded and was senior producer for NBC Learn, the educational division of NBC News.
Nissen also taught writing and journalist at Columbia University and the University of Michigan.
"A lifelong reader, learner, and teacher, Beth was passionate about communicating information in a relatable way. She prepared her students to be critical thinkers, and helped teachers improve methods and techniques for more effective instruction," her obituary read.
Her obituary further remembered her for “her wit, her knowledge, her compassion and her nurturing of friendships through extensive personal correspondence.”
It also said she was a caregiver who was an active member of her local Rotary Club and “The Adelphies” group at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor.
Nissen was one of seven siblings.
She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, but is survived by her other five siblings.
She didn't have any children of her own, but was adored by her nine nieces and nephews.
No cause of death was given for her family, and her obituary said she requested not to have a memorial service.
She suggested that those who knew her meet in smaller groups of colleagues, friends, and family members to remember her and share stories about her.
