Amyre Makupson is an American journalist and retired anchor for WKBD-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Ten O'Clock News
Breakthrough:Became one of Detroit's most recognizable news figures as a long-time anchor for WKBD-TV in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Amyre Makupson
- Full Name: Amyre Makupson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Ten O'Clock News
- Current Role: Retired anchor
- Current Employer: WKBD-TV
- Date of Birth: September 30, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: River Rouge, Michigan
- Marital Status: Widowed
Amyre Makupson Age
Amyre Makupson is about 79 years old as of 2026. Amyre Makupson was born in 1947.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Fisk University and American University.
- Fisk University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- American University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Speech Arts and Communications
Career & Work
Amyre Makupson's career includes news and reporting roles with WKBD-TV, a television station.
Organization: WKBD-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1975–2002
Details: Detroit
Organization: WKBD-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 1975–2002
Details: Detroit
Rise to Fame
Amyre Makupson rose to prominence for her role on the television show Ten O'Clock News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Ten O'Clock News (Anchor, 1975-2002)
Amyre Makupson Family & Relationships
Amyre Makupson is widowed. She has 1 child, Amyre Makupson Jr.
- Children:
- Amyre Makupson Jr
Personal Information
- Full Name: Amyre Makupson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 30, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: September 30
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: River Rouge, Michigan
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Lonnie Peek
- Children: Amyre Makupson Jr
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Lonnie Peek (Spouse • Late Husband)
