Andrea Mitchell Biography
Andrea Mitchell is an American commentator, anchor, reporter, writer and producer working for MSNBC as an anchor for the Andrea Mitchell Reports on weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. ET. She joined the MSNBC news team in 1978, after previously working for WUSA.
Mitchell is an alumna of New Rochelle High School, and she furthered her education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. During her time at Penn, she held the position of news director at the student radio station, WXPN. After completing her studies, she remained in Philadelphia and started her career as a reporter at KYW radio. Notably, she gained prominence as the City Hall correspondent during Mayor Frank Rizzo’s administration and contributed to sister station KYW-TV. In 1976, she transitioned to WTOP (now WUSA), a CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. Two years later, she joined NBC’s network news operation as a general correspondent.
In 1979, she assumed the role of NBC News’ energy correspondent, providing coverage on the late-1970s energy crisis and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. Her journalistic journey extended to covering the White House from 1981 until she took on the position of chief congressional correspondent in 1988.
Andrea Mitchell Salary
Mitchell earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Andrea Mitchell Net Worth
Mitchell has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor.
Andrea Mitchell Age
Mitchell was born on October 30, 1946, in New Rochelle, New York, United States. She is 78 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 30th of October every year.
Andrea Mitchell Height and Weight
Mitchell stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Andrea Mitchell Family
Mitchell is the daughter of Cecile Mitchell and Sydney Mitchell who is a business man. She has a brother called Arthur and her sister-in-law called Nancy Mitchell.
Andrea Mitchell Husband and Children
Mitchell was married to Gil Jackson and divorced in the mid-1970s. She then tied the knot with Alan Greenspan on April 6, 1997, at The Inn at Little Washington, located in Washington, Virginia. She resides in Washington, D.C. together with her family.
Andrea Mitchell Health
Journalist Mitchell, aged 78, detected her breast cancer early through a routine mammogram in 2011. In response to her diagnosis, she opted for a mastectomy (the removal of the breast) and later underwent delayed breast reconstruction as part of her cancer treatment. Advocating for early detection, she has become an advocate for raising awareness about breast cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women with an average risk of breast cancer begin screening at the age of 40. However, for those with higher risks due to factors such as the BRCA gene mutation, family history of cancer, or dense breasts, individualized discussions with healthcare providers are crucial to determine the appropriate screening timeline, which may involve starting earlier than the age of 40. Dr. Andrea Pusic, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital highlights that breast reconstruction plays a vital role in restoring a woman’s physical form and sense of self after mastectomy.
Various options and techniques are available for breast reconstruction, including immediate procedures conducted at the time of mastectomy or delayed procedures that may take place months or even years later. Veteran journalist Mitchell revealed that she postponed breast reconstruction after her cancer diagnosis to continue covering a presidential campaign. Expressing her eagerness for the prolonged campaign to conclude so she could focus on her breast cancer treatment, she acknowledged the personal sacrifices made during that time. Despite the challenges, she emphasizes the life lesson she learned about the importance of early detection through her unexpected cancer journey. Her experience serves as a testament to the significance of timely detection and prioritizing one’s health.
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Social Media Platform
Mitchell is very active on her Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. She has 1.8M followers on Twitter 5.1k followers on Instagram and 118.1k followers on Facebook.