“Good Morning America” producer Daisha Riley, remembered by her colleagues for her “courage and grace,” died at the age of 35 “suddenly and unexpectedly,” host Michael Strahan told viewers on Tuesday.
In a tribute segment, Strahan said the Emmy-winning producer was “fun and bright and, above all, kind.” While viewers may not have known his name, Strahan said they would have seen his “incredible work” in the past 14 years, and one such example was when Riley made sure a replica throne was included on set for a “GMA” interview with the cast of “Game of Thrones”.
“She rose in rank over the years on our show, working on stories that have made many of you, our viewers, smile and cry. Her legacy lives on with a powerful voice that she shared through storytelling, ”Strahan said.
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“Daisha loved nothing more than telling a story to the United States,” Strahan said, calling her a “‘GMA’ mainstay.” “As one colleague said, Daisha had courage and grace. She took pride in her work and fought for it, because for Daisha, there was no greater privilege than helping her start her day at home. And trust us when we say, for all of us in ‘GMA’, there was no greater privilege than meeting Daisha Riley. ”
“We all love her here. Her smile lit up a room, ”Strahan said. “We cannot express how much we are going to miss her.”
On Twitter, “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts also remembered Riley for being “talented, creative, kind, a beautiful soul in every way,” writing, “Our @GMA the family loved her and will always be grateful to have experienced Daisha’s grace and determination. “
The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
See the tribute here.
