Original CNN anchor Bobbie Battista dies at 67

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Battista, who died after a four-year battle with cervical cancer, was one of the original CNN Headline News anchors when CNN launched in 1981. She went on to host CNN's TalkBack Live in front of a live studio audience. In 2001, Battista recalled her time at CNN. "Whether the Challenger explosion, the assassination attack on Reagan, the Gulf War, certainly this terrorist attack. Those were memorable from the anchor desk," Battista said. "As far as TalkBack, we've had some serious shows, and some fun shows. If I had to pick, I'd say I liked Free for All Fridays the best."