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Chubbuck Chris

Aug 24, 1944

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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Remembering Since 1974

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Death:Death by Suicide 16 July 1974 (Shot herself prior day, age 29) chart Placidus Equal_H.

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American news commentator. After her promotion to Public Affairs Director of a TV station in Florida, she announced on 7/15/1974, "In keeping with our policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts in living color, you are going to see another first, an attempted suicide." She then shot herself with a .38 pistol and died 14 hours later in a Sarasota, FL hospital. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Update at: Jul 5, 2025
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Christine Chubbuck (August 24, 1944 – July 15, 1974)

Christine Chubbuck was an American television news reporter who worked for WXLT-TV (now WWSB) in Sarasota, Florida. She is tragically remembered for her on-air suicide on July 15, 1974, during a live broadcast.

Early Life and Career

Born in Hudson, Ohio, Chubbuck attended Shaker Heights High School and later graduated from Boston University with a degree in broadcasting. She had previous experience at WVIZ-TV in Cleveland and a public access cable television station in Sarasota before joining WXLT.

Work at WXLT and Mental Health Struggles

At WXLT, Chubbuck hosted a community affairs talk show called Suncoast Digest. She was known for her dedication to covering important local issues and interviewing community figures. However, she struggled with depression and reportedly expressed feelings of isolation and frustration with the station's focus on sensationalism.

The On-Air Suicide

During a live broadcast of Suncoast Digest, Chubbuck shot herself in the head on camera. The incident shocked the nation and sparked discussions about mental health, the pressures of the media industry, and the ethics of reporting such events.

Legacy

Christine Chubbuck's story has been the subject of books, documentaries, and films, including the 2014 films Christine and Kate Plays Christine. These works explore the complexities of her life and the factors that may have contributed to her suicide. Her case continues to raise awareness about the importance of mental health support and the potential dangers of untreated depression.

Information Availability

Due to the sensitive nature of the event and the time period in which it occurred, readily accessible social media profiles, recent projects attributed to her, or other typical digital footprints associated with contemporary public figures do not exist for Christine Chubbuck. The information available primarily comes from news reports, biographical accounts, and film documentaries that examine her life and the circumstances surrounding her death.

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