Thomson, one of Canada’s most recognizable broadcast journalists, has died at the age of 61 following a long battle with cancer. According to CTV News, she passed away peacefully on Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Her death marks a significant loss for Canadian media, where she built a reputation for credibility, warmth, and authoritative storytelling over more than three decades.

Thomson began her career with CTV News Toronto as a reporter before rising to national prominence. She became a familiar face to viewers as part of the morning show Canada AM, later serving as an anchor on CTV News Channel. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a news anchor for Global News from 1997 to 2003, further solidifying her standing in the industry.

Throughout her 30-plus-year career, Thomson covered some of the most important events in modern history, including the 2016 U.S. presidential election. She was also widely respected for her high-profile interviews with global figures such as Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Donald Trump, and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Her interview style was known for being both probing and respectful, earning trust from audiences and guests alike.

In October, Thomson received a lifetime achievement award from the Radio Television Digital News Association of Canada. Presenting the honor, then-president Lis Travers called her “one of Canada’s most respected news personalities.” Bell Media’s vice-president of news, Richard Gray, described her as “a trusted voice and a valued teammate.” Her legacy endures through the journalism she practiced—and the standard she set.