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The depth of her impact was perhaps most visible in the tributes shared by the giants of the industry. Diane Sawyer, a trailblazer whose own career is synonymous with ABC, shared a touching memory of the subtle but firm way Michele maintained the standards of the broadcast. She recalled the “Sit up straight” signs Michele would print out and place just out of the camera’s view—a playful yet poignant reminder of the professionalism Michele demanded. For Diane, Michele wasn’t just a colleague; she was the guardian of the show’s integrity, the person who ensured that even in the most frantic moments of a breaking news cycle, the presentation remained flawless.
