When Sarah Forgany disappeared from KENS 5 news in June 2023, fans were sure something was up because she had been in and out of the hospital before. Her family later revealed that the new reporter was on a ventilator!
So, what was her illness? And how much money did she make as a reporter before she fell ill? Find all the answers and more as this Sarah Forgany Biography continues.
KENS 5 Sarah Forgany Illness
Sarah Forgany suffered complications while recovering from surgery on June 5, 2023. Although her condition was not disclosed, her family said she was in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator.
According to doctors, her recovery could take weeks!
“She remains cheerful and strong in her faith, but we sincerely thank you all for your prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery,” her family wrote on Forgany’s official Facebook page.
Previously, in March, Sarah shared that she had experienced a medical emergency in Italy that left her “cutting [her] short vacation.” Eventually, she was transferred back to the United States for further treatment.
“First memory of Venice, Italy… landing in the ER for days,” she wrote in the FB post. “Unfortunately, I had to cut my vacation short and fly back to the US to be admitted to the hospital here. I am grateful to the Italian hospital and doctors who helped me through the dark days but I am glad I was able to return to the US as soon as possible to continue my treatment here.”
In a follow-up post a few days later, the news reporter shared that she was watching the Oscars live, the first time she had done so in years. However, being locked in a hospital room for days on end, she had little else to do.
On March 17, she was finally discharged from the hospital and returned home.
Is Sarah Forgany still married?
That’s right, Sarah Forgany is still married to her husband Jesse Castillo as of 2023.
Sarah and Jesse tied the knot in January 2019 on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — just weeks after Jesse surprised Sarah with a diamond ring. The couple then went on a two-week honeymoon to stunning destinations like Iceland, Uganda, and Rwanda.
“I always wanted a beach wedding. Fort Lauderdale has great weather and beautiful beaches,” Sarah recalls of her perfect day.
Two years later, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on May 1, 2021.
Recalling the birth experience, Sarah wrote, “the most painful and intense hours of my life…. but also the most wonderful, sacred and beautiful. May 1st…my life had just begun.”
Overall, Sarah is very happy to have such a loving and supportive husband.
Back when the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Sarah had to work remotely, it was her husband who helped her set up a home studio to Anchor the News, even though he had never worked a day on TV.
Also, on Valentine’s Day 2021, he took Sarah to see the baby (in her belly) in 3D/4D.
How old is Sarah Forgany?
The reporter was 41 when she suffered complications while recovering from surgery in 2023.
Sarah Forgany Family
Sarah Forgany comes from a close-knit family of five. Her mother is Adel Elsharkawi. Additionally, Marwa Elsharkawi and Menitalla Elsharkawi are her siblings. Sarah N Elsharkawi is her real name.
So far, Sarah has been to China, Thailand and Cambodia with her beloved father (who is also in hospital).
On the other hand, this reporter often quarrels with her mother, who “always keeps the truth”. But thanks to those not-so-sweet words, Sarah admits that she has become a better person today.
“You are my role model, the kindest soul, and I pray I can be half the mother you are,” Sarah dedicated to her in an IG post.
Sarah has two older sisters who mean so much to her. “I love you, my sisters. My world wouldn’t be the same without you in my life EVERY DAY…on FaceTime and Zoom and everything,” she wrote on National Siblings Day 2020.
Sarah Forgany’s Salary
Sarah Forgany reportedly makes around $65k a year as a news reporter at KENS 5 News.
This talented reporter joined the KENS 5 News team in San Antonio, Texas, in April 2010 as morning anchor. During her decade there, Sarah had the opportunity to interview former President Bill Clinton and Governor Bobby Jindal and also led coverage of the Haiti earthquake and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Thanks to her hard work, Sarah even received the Associated Press award for four years!
Prior to joining KENS, Sarah was a Weekend Anchor/Reporter at KLFY in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Educationally, Sarah graduated from University of Houston.
What is Sarah Forgany’s net worth?
As of 2023, Sarah Forgany has a net worth of under $800 thousand.
Sarah Forgany’s Measurements
Sarah Forgany stands just under 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.
Her body measurements are 35-25-36 inches.
Related FAQs
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What is Sarah Forgany’s birthday?
Sarah received birthday wishes on January 3 and is under the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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Where is Sarah Forgany from?
Sarah is from San Antonio, Texas, where she lives in 2023.
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Is Sarah Forgany on Instagram and Facebook?
Find her on Instagram @sforgany and Facebook @SarahforganyKENS5.