The life of This Week Executive Producer Dax Tejera was cut short during the holidays. The 37-year-old Emmy Award-winning producer reportedly passed away due to a heart attack. ABC News President Kim Godwin confirmed the tragic news in an internal memo during the weekend.
“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,” Godwin said, per Variety.
“Hug your loved ones a little tighter. And please lean on each other.”
Tejera has executive produced a number of shows, including America With Jorge Ramos, Soul of the Nation Presents: Corazón de América and Hate Rising. He joined ABC News in 2017 and was elevated to the role of executive producer in 2020.
“I can’t quite comprehend those words. Dax is gone. How is that possible? He as full of life as anybody I have ever known. He adored his family and he loved his work. Dax had big plans and big dreams that were just beginning to be fulfilled,” ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl said.
“Death has taken him like a thief in the night, leaving those of us touched by Dax shocked and hurt – and cheated to lose him so soon, so suddenly, so inexplicably.”
Tejera leaves behind his wife, Veronica, and their two young daughters.
.@RachelvScott reports on the sudden passing of Dax Tejera, the Executive Producer of @ABCThisWeek. In a memo to employees, @ABC President Kim Godwin said that Dax's passion and love for the show shined every Sunday morning. pic.twitter.com/Cl7P5EJ1O5
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