KET’s Executive Director and CEO Shae Hopkins, known for her unwavering commitment to carry out KET’s mission of serving the state, died Thursday after a battle with cancer, the station confirmed. She was 69.
A 40-year employee, she led the network for more than 17 years and in August announced her retirement planned for the end of the year.
“Hopkins was admired and beloved by her coworkers, board members, volunteers, and colleagues throughout the public broadcasting system. Her impact was far-reaching, and her loss will be felt for many years to come,” KET said in a statement Friday…