The whole globe is grieving the death of Fox13 News reporter Tom Dees, who died on February 9, 2023, at his Desoto County home. The Indiana-born reporter died after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung illness that makes breathing difficult. It was also revealed that Tom Dees died the day before his birthday, which was February 10, 2023. Furthermore, in reporting the reporter’s tragic death, Fox13 stated:
“Tom worked as a multimedia journalist (MMJ) for numerous years, also known as a one-man band in the television industry. As a result, he usually crisscrossed North Mississippi by himself, turning in a couple of articles a day. Those tales were nearly always packed with genuine individuals from the area, the ones who were most affected by the story. Tom had little trouble locating genuine individuals since he was one himself.”
Tom Dees was a journalist who has worked in the news industry since 1988. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1987, understood Spanish and English, and worked for Fox18 for many years.
Social media users are mourning the death of Tom Dees, who died on February 9, 2023.
Tom died of a rare lung illness, and admirers are grieving the death of the 57-year-old reporter, who was about to turn 58. Social media users, friends, and followers are expressing their respect and extend their sympathies to the reporter’s family. Tom leaves behind his wife, Cathy, and three children, Amelia, Ally, and Austin.
Tom’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to assist him to fight IPF: More information about the reporter was discovered. Prior to Tom’s death, the family established a GoFundMe campaign for the reporter, as they need financial assistance from the public. Ally Dees, Tom Dees’ oldest daughter, noted in the about section of the GoFundMe page that the money was being collected while Tom was in the hospital being treated for a severe and potentially fatal lung ailment.
The FOX13 family is mourning the loss of our friend and colleague Tom Dees. The longest-tenured member of the FOX13 News team, Tom died this morning at his home in Desoto County after an illness. He would have turned 58 this Saturday. >> https://t.co/VYPgzGJu21 pic.twitter.com/gdReKZ8ikB
— FOX13 Memphis (@FOX13Memphis) February 9, 2023
Tom Dees was “vaxxed” on 3/30/21. He #diedsuddenly at home on 2/9/23 after recently being diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) of the lungs. See “Potential Association Between AE-IPF and BNT162b2 mRNA COVlD-19 Vaccination” https://t.co/pI8VPKc0m2#VaccineSideEffects pic.twitter.com/9YRtfOKHko
— TES Mitchell (@TES_Mitchell) February 10, 2023
When asked about his difficulties, Ally stated:
“Tom was admitted to the hospital last week after struggling to breathe and is now battling for his life. He is suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a rare lung illness, yet it has not been uncommon in our family. His father (my grandfather), a veteran United States Air Force Navigator, died from this cancer 8 months ago, in April 2022.”
She also said that her father, Tom, would be unable to work, which is why the family is seeking further help. As of this writing, the GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $35,000 from 470 donors. At the same time, the reporter got other media accolades, including the 983 Louisiana 12AAAA State Cross Country Champion title. He was also almost a three-time Emmy Award winner.
