For more than thirty years, Dana Thomson was a “**steady presence Canadians turned to when the world felt uncertain**.” From Canada AM to CTV News Channel, she combined sharp questioning with empathy, earning trust from viewers and guests alike.

Her interviews with figures ranging from Celine Dion and Shania Twain to Donald Trump and astronaut Chris Hadfield showed her unique ability to put people at ease. These conversations revealed her as curious, fearless, and deeply human, qualities that defined her journalism.

Last October, Thomson received the RTDNA Canada lifetime achievement award. At the time, it felt not like an ending, but “**a promise of more to come**.” Her career still seemed full of momentum and purpose.

Cancer, however, cut that journey short. On Sunday morning, surrounded by family, Thomson died, leaving behind a profound absence in Canadian journalism.

Across the country, newsrooms felt the loss deeply. As colleagues reflected, “**the breaking story was personal**.” They had not only lost a respected journalist, but the emotional center of their profession—someone who reminded audiences, and fellow reporters, that news is ultimately about people.