Channel 10 Legend Orien Reid Dies After Decades in Philadelphia TV

A familiar face who spent decades on both Philadelphia radio and television stations has passed away.

Longtime Reporter Orien Reid Has Died

According to WCAU-TV, former investigative reporter Orien Reid died on Tuesday. Her family did not reveal a cause of death.

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The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, which inducted her into their Hall of Fame in 2018, says she began working for KYW News Radio in 1972. About a year later, Reid moved over to Channel 3, where she served as an investigative and general assignment reporter.

In 1979, Reid headed across town and joined Channel 10, which, at the time, was still a CBS affiliate. Reid stayed with the station when it transitioned to NBC 10 in 1995.

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An Advocate for Alzheimer's Awareness

Outside of fighting for consumers, Reid was heavily involved in those fighting Alzheimer's Disease.

Reid volunteered with the Alzheimer's Association and she organized their first Memory Walk in 1991, which raised an incredible $120,000. She also served as chair of the National Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago.

Reid’s family has not yet released funeral details.