Payne died on September 1, 2021, in Detroit at the age of 57; she was never married or had children.

Is Allison Payne married Bobby Richardson?

Bobby Richardson is well known as the husband of Allison Payne who was a Former WGN anchor and nine-time Emmy Award, winner. ... His wife was a Former WGN anchor and she anchored numerous shows, including the primetime 9 pm newscast.

What happened to Allison Payne WGN news?

Payne left WGN in 2011 after a series of mini-strokes that had lingering effects, including depression, according to the station and the Chicago Sun-Times. She also was open in the past about struggles with alcohol addiction.