Dana, one of Phoenix’s most popular news anchors, died at the age of 80. He passed away on Tuesday, April 19.

According to his son Joe, he developed an infection after breaking his hip in January, and his condition deteriorated after several weeks in the hospital.

The Danas have a strong affinity for television. Kent Dana’s father, Joe Dana, was a radio and television personality from the 1930s to the 1950s.

According to Dana in a 2019 profile in The Arizona Republic, Kent Dana began his career at KSAZ, now Fox 10, for Bill Close (the dean of broadcasters back then).

Dana went on to work at KPNX (12 News) and then Channel 5 (both of which are part of Arizona’s Family stations).

In 2011, he announced his retirement.

Kent Dana kids: Who are his 6 children and 13 grandchildren?

Ken was survived by his wife Janet and his adorable six children.

He had four kids with his ex-wife and had just two with his sweetheart Janet.
The 80-year-old Tvstar was blessed with 13 grandkids as well.

One of his sons, Joe, is a television personality. Joe is the only known child of Ken.

The personalities of his other children and grandchildren are unknown.

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