Longtime Connecticut anchor Denise D’Ascenzo dies

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Longtime Hartford anchor Denise D’Ascenzo died in her sleep Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

• D’Ascenzo anchored WFSB’s 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. newscasts.
• Her family suspects she suffered a major heart attack.
• D’Ascenzo held the record for the longest serving anchor at a single station in Connecticut.
• Longtime co-anchor Dennis House anchored Sunday night and announced the news to viewers on air, holding back tears.