Former longtime CBS anchor Dan Somewhat is mourning the demise of his beloved spouse, Jean Somewhat, who died at age 89 on Tuesday.
Jean died “surrounded by her loving household and her lovely art work” on the couple’s house in Austin, Texas, after a battle with most cancers, pals of her husband mentioned in his Facebook web page.
“As we speak is the saddest of days for Dan and the prolonged Rutter household,” the submit learn.
Jean, who was married to the newsman, 93, for 67 years, had been “in hospice take care of a while”, based on pals.
“The information nonetheless comes as a shock to these of us who knew and liked her,” they added. “She has been in hospice take care of a while however the information remains to be a shock to these of us who knew and liked her.
“Jean lived a full life as an incredible spouse, mom, good friend and artist – and a real Texan.”
The obituary famous that Jean was “a really achieved artist” and her art work was exhibited “in galleries and personal collections” throughout the nation.
Jean Somewhat grew up in Texas earlier than finding out drawing and portray at American College in Washington, DC and Marymount Manhattan Faculty in New York.
“By means of cautious research of work and sculptures by grasp artists in museums in England, France, Italy, Russia, Israel, Greece, Turkey and Southeast Asia, Jean created a singular modern philosophy and elegance,” the obituary mentioned.
Earlier than his demise, Gene was a member of the New York Artist and Vice Chairman of the Arts Fee.
Her “very expensive pals have been great companions and their love and help meant the whole lot to her,” the submit learn.
Dan Somewhat first met Gene when he was working at a Houston radio station within the late Fifties.
“In my case, it was love at first sight,” Dan said Closer Weekly. “Not solely was she so clever, however she smoked loads and it took me some time to persuade her to marry me. I do not suppose there’s any secret to it.
In 2021 Jean and Dan returned to Texas, aged 85 and 90 respectively, — 15 years after the CBS anchor left.
“Jean was an incredible mom and grandmother, attending each recreation, cheering each win, placing Band-Aids on each skinned knee and serving as a confidant and good friend to all her relations,” the loving tribute added.
Jean is survived by her husband Dan, in addition to their son Daniac and daughter Robyn and their respective households.
