Lisa McRee

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Journalist, Anchor on Spectrum News1SoCal (1961)
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Relationship Timeline Of Lisa McRee

Husband
Husband : Don Granger
Lisa McRee is married to her husband Don Granger on 1996.

Lisa McRee is a Five Times Emmy Award-winning American television journalist and former news anchor best known for working for ABC's Good Morning America as a co-anchor. 

Currently, she serves for the Spectrum News 1 SoCal on Spectrum Cable Network as a news anchor. Also, she appears in the lives of the Los Angeles Times Today in the evening.

Early Life

Lisa was born on November 9, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Her birth name is Lisa Annette McRee. She is the daughter of Barbara McRee (mother) and her husband.

Lisa McRee (left) with her mother Barbara McRee (second from right) and sisters Amy Von (right), Andrea (second from left).
Image: Lisa McRee (left) with her mother Barbara McRee (second from right) and sisters Amy Von (right), Andrea (second from left).
Source: Facebook @Lisa McRee

Lisa has two sisters Amy Von Der Ahe and Andrea Nash Planzer. With siblings, Lisa shares a healthy bond, and she also shares pictures with them.

Regarding education, McRee studied at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in management.

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Who is Lisa McRee' Husband?

Lisa's husband is none other than Don Granger. He is an American film producer who is best recognized for his works, including Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and Jack Reacher.

Lisa McRee tied the wedding knot with her husband Don Granger in 1996.
Caption: Lisa McRee tied the wedding knot with her husband Don Granger in 1996.
Source: Instagram @lisamcree

Lisa, aged 60, first met her husband Don on a blind date in the early 1990s. But the information regarding their love life is not known to the media. 

After dating for several years, Lisa and Don tied the wedding knot in 1996 at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church in front of their loved ones.

Since then, they have been leading a blissful married life together with no sign of divorce. Now, they are celebrating 25 years of marital relationship. 

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Shared Two Kids

From the strong marital bond, Lisa and Don shared two adorable kids. They shared their first kid, a son, Will Granger. But Will's exact birth year is missing.

Lisa McRee's family, Don Granger (husband), Kate Granger (daughter), and Will Granger (son).
Snap: Lisa McRee's family, Don Granger (husband), Kate Granger (daughter), and Will Granger (son).
Source: Facebook @Lisa McRee

Similarly, Mr. and Mrs. Granger became parents for the second time on June 4, 2001, who shared a daughter named Kate Granger.

Lisa's daughter Kate currently studies neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Similarly, their son Will studies at Colgate University

As of now, the Granger family of four is living a blissful life. Don and Lisa visit many exotic places with their kids. She also never misses a chance to share pictures of them on her social sites.

Three Decades of Journalism Career

McRee made her TV debut as a news anchor at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas, where she worked from 1989 through 1991. Then, she became one of the initial anchors of ABC News' World News Now with Aaron Brown in 1992. But in 1993, she left the show to serve on Good Morning America Sunday.

Lisa McRee With Her Co-Anchors At Spectrum News 1's Show, Your Morning
Snap: Lisa McRee With Her Co-Anchors At Spectrum News 1's Show, Your Morning
Source: Instagram@lisamcree

McRee then started working as an anchor for KABC-TV. In 1977, Lisa was hired by Good Morning America. But in 1999, she was replaced by Diane Sawyer.

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Between 2004 and 2007, Lisa worked as a host and reporter for the TV news magazine on 12 PBS called California Connected. She began filling-in in 2017 as co-anchor of Good Day LA on KTTV, a Los Angeles affiliate of Fox Broadcasting.

Lisa McRee's Net Worth

Well, Lisa has enjoyed a long career in the journalism industry spanning three decades. So, from her work as a news anchor, she has collected an impressive fortune. 

Similar to Doreen Gentzler, Lisa's total net worth is valued to be over $1 Million.

Today, McRee works for Spectrum News 1 Network as a news correspondent. As per sources, the annual pay for Spectrum News NY1 Anchor/Reporter is around $62,345.

Also, Lisa makes a heavy income from Los Angeles Times Today. Asides from this, she bought a 6,000-square feet Greek Revival home in Hancock Park.

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