Janice Dean

Janice Dean
Born (1970-05-09) May 9, 1970
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Host and meteorologist for Fox News Channel
Website Bio on FOXNews.com

Janice Dean is a Canadian meteorologist, TV host, and author. She currently appears on the Fox News Channel where she serves as co-host and weather anchor on Fox and Friends weekday mornings.

Career

Before beginning work for Fox News, Dean worked at several radio and television stations in Canada and the United States, including CHEZ-FM, and WCBS-TV.

Before starting her career in broadcasting she was a Canadian By-Law Enforcement officer.

In 2009, Dean was awarded the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval.

During her stint on Fox, Dean also became an author, writing a series of "Freddy Frogcaster" children's books.[1]

Personal life

Dean was born in Toronto and grew up in Ottawa. She was married in 2007 to Sean Newman of the New York City Fire Department. They have two sons, Matthew, born in 2009 and Theodore, born in 2011.[2]

In 2005, Janice Dean was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the protective outer sheaths of the nerves.

In January 2018 Dean grabbed some attention after a viewer complained that her legs were "distracting." Dean gained accolades in her powerful response when she said, "I'm sorry if you don't like my legs. I'm grateful I have them to walk with. You're right. I don't look like the typical person on TV, and I'm proud to be a size 10. Imagine that! You can always turn the channel if you're offended by my huge legs."[3]

References

  1. ↑ Interview with Janice Dean - Lincoln Animal Ambassadors
  2. ↑ http://weather.blogs.foxnews.com/
  3. ↑ "Janice Dean Has An Important Message After Internet Troll Commented On Her Legs: If We're Healthy and Feeling Good About Ourselves That's the Most Important Thing". FOX News Radio. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
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