Dax Tejera Cause of Death, Wikipedia, Age, Biography, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Parents

Dax Tejera, the This Week producer for George Stephanopoulos, has died. Dax Tejera, an ABC News executive producer, died Friday night. He was only 37 years old. An ABC News employee confirmed the incident in a document made public by The Hollywood Reporter.

Tejera was a seasoned news producer who excelled at both ABC and NBC News. After joining ABC News’ Washington DC team in 2017, he took over The Week just before Covid-19 struck. As colleagues mourn the passing of the energetic producer, tributes to the accomplished journalist have poured in on social media.

The message states, “It is with a heavy heart and great regret that we relay the news of the tragic death of our friend and colleague, Dax Tejera, from a heart attack yesterday night.”

“Our thoughts are with his wife, Veronica, the couple’s two young daughters, and the entire Tejera family.”

Dax Tejera biography

Dax Tejera, a seasoned TV news producer with experience at both ABC and NBC News, has been in command of the Sunday program, which was hosted by George Stephanopoulos, Jonathan Karl, and Martha Raddatz, since soon before the COVID-19 outbreak broke out globally. In 2017, he began working as a senior producer for ABC News in Washington, D.C.

He began his career as a producer at MSNBC, where he collaborated on shows with Chris Jansing and Alex Wagner, before transferring to ABC News, where he was the executive producer of Jorge Ramos’ show for the ABC-Univision joint venture Fusion (now occupies the 9 p.m. time slot).

Tejera was known for his competitive nature, driving the This Week team to become the most successful Sunday public affairs show by utilizing the talents of Karl, Raddatz, and Stephanopoulos. For example, as Russia invaded Ukraine, Raddatz hosted the show from there. Tejera’s wife, Veronica, and two young daughters remain behind.

Dax Tejera Cause of Death

According to a note sent to the team by ABC News president Kim Godwin on Saturday, Dax Tejera died abruptly on Friday, December 23, of a heart attack. According to the following stories, Tejera died unexpectedly after a heart attack.

Read Godwin’s memo,

ABC News Family,

It’s with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share that our friend and colleague, Dax Tejera passed away suddenly from a heart attack last night.

As EP of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” Dax’s energy, passion, and love for that show, ABC News, and you, shined every Sunday morning. That same love was extended to his precious girls.

Our thoughts are with his wife, Veronica, the couple’s two young daughters, and the entire Tejera family.

If you need immediate support, please call our 24/7EAP support line.

We will share more details in the coming days.

On this Christmas Eve, hug your loved ones a little tighter. And please lean on each another.

#oneabcnews

Dax Tejera Net Worth

Dax Tejera had an estimated net worth of between $1-$5 million at the time of his death.