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Betty Ann Bruno
1931 - 2023
Betty Ann Bruno
1931 - 2023
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BORN
1931
DIED
2023
Betty Bruno Obituary
Betty Ann Bruno was a longtime reporter and television host for KTVU in San Francisco, as well as a former child actress and one of the last surviving cast members of The Wizard of Oz.
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(Photo: Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Darlene
December 25, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actress Ms. Betty Ann Bruno fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will miss Ms. Betty Ann Bruno. Ms. Betty Ann Bruno was a longtime reporter and television host for KTVU in San Francisco, as well as a former child actress and one of the last surviving cast members of The Wizard of Oz. We enjoyed the movie to whom she brought much laughter and joy too. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Betty Ann Bruno. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Betty Ann Bruno. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
M
August 8, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Maria Tkach
August 7, 2023
Just got to meet her at this years Oz Parade in Chittenago NY...rest in peace sweet woman. You will live on in the hearts of so many.
Condolences to her family and friends.
Steve and Teri Curley
August 2, 2023
We loved Betty Ann. She was a beautiful person and Kumu Hula. She shared her Hula and Aloha to many and it was always kisses and love whenever we saw her. Such a great loss. May she rest in Aloha.
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TD
August 2, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Bruno family. May the God of all comfort provide you the strength to cope with your loss.
RB
August 1, 2023
She was part of a classic movie beloved by so many. Her life and career afterward was memorable as well. She was a great reporter and TV host that so many enjoyed watching. She will be missed. Prayers for the Bruno family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
MM
August 1, 2023
The Wizard of Oz is a fun childhood memory! Condolences to Ms. Bruno´s family. May loving memories be a source of comfort along with prayers.
KTVU news viewer
July 31, 2023
Watched Betty Ann's excellent work for many years, when she was a reporter at KTVU in the SF Bay Area. She was duly well-respected, and beloved.
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