By Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager “Even more than her talents as a journalist, we will miss her indomitable spirit,” said a statement from Susan Zirinsky, CBS News president and senior executive producer. “Maria was part of all of our lives.
Even when she was hospitalized – and she knew something was going on at CBS, she would call with counsel, encouragement, and would say ‘you can do this.’ I called Maria a ‘warrior,’ she was.
Maria was a gift we cherished.” Mercader was director of talent strategy, working to increase diversity in the division. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.
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