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Kid reporter who interviewed Obama dies at age 23

PALM BEACH â As an intrepid student reporter whose dreams carried him all the way to an interview in the White House with President Barack Obama, Damon Weaver found himself in the national spotlight at a young age. It was the Pahokee native s dream to tell the stories of others as a professional journalist. Weaver, who in 2009 became the youngest person to conduct an interview with a sitting president, died May 1 at age 23, his sister, Candace Hardy, confirmed Thursday. She said his death was due to natural causes. Weaver was just 11 years old and a student at Canal Point Elementary School when he met with President Obama for about 10 minutes in the White House Diplomatic Room on Aug. 13, 2009, asking 12 questions that focused primarily on education and schools.

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CHILD REPORTER WHO INTERVIEWED OBAMA, DIES AGED 23

Damon Weaver, who at age 11 became one of the youngest people to interview a sitting president, and who later gained attention for scoring other high-profile interviews with celebrities like Dwyane Wade and Oprah Winfrey, died on May 1. He was 23. The death was confirmed by Candace Hardy, Weaverâs sister through an interview with WPTV-TV. The cause was not made known. In 2009, Mr. Weaver, then 11,Â conducted a sit-down interview with President Barack Obama in the Diplomatic Room of the White House, questioning him on topics including the Obama administrationâs efforts to improve education in lower-income areas like Weaverâs hometown, Pahokee, Fla., and Mr. Obamaâs basketball skills.

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Kid Reporter Who Interviewed President Obama At The White House Dies At 23

By Victor Omondi Damon Weaver, the young reporter who got national acclaim for interviewing President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009, has passed away at the age of 23. As reported by the Associated Press, Candace Hardy, Weaver’s sister, affirmed his demise to the Palm Beach Post on May 13. She said Weaver passed away on May 1 due to natural causes. “He was loved by everyone. No matter if it was a stranger, his mom, or a family member, he was just a ball of light with so much energy,” Hardy narrated. “He was always positive, always had a smile on a face and he was always a joy to be around. He left an impact on a lot of people.”

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Damon Weaver, Student Reporter Who Interviewed Obama, Dies At 23

CanalPointKECTV/YouTube As an 11-year-old, student reporter Damon Weaver landed the interview of his dreams with then-President Obama. In the 10-minute interview, the two discussed education in America, with topics ranging from funding to whether Obama had the power to change school lunches. Weaver s suggestion included French fries and mangoes as staples for all students. Weaver, who continued to pursue a journalism career into college, died May 1 at age 23. His sister, Candace Hardy, told He was loved by everyone, Hardy told the Post. No matter if it was a stranger, his mom or a family member, he was just a ball of light with so much energy. He was always positive, always had a smile on a face and he was always a joy to be around. He left an impact on a lot of people.

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