Eleanor Mondale (1960-2011) was an American radio personality, television host, actress, and the daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale and his wife, Joan Adams Mondale. Here’s a summary of her life and career:

Background:

• Born: January 19, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Parents: Walter Mondale (former U.S. Vice President) and Joan Adams Mondale
• Education: St. Lawrence University

Career:

• Early Acting Roles: Appeared in small roles on television series like “Three’s Company” and “Dynasty”.
• Entertainment Reporter: Worked as an entertainment reporter at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis.
• Radio: Hosted shows for various stations, most notably WCCO-AM in Minneapolis, where she had a popular morning program.
• Television Hosting: Hosted shows like “Wild On!” (E! channel), “E! News Live”, and “This Morning” (CBS).
• Other Media Ventures: Covered horse racing for ESPN and co-hosted “The World’s Greatest Auto Shows” for the Speed Channel.

Personal Life:

• Marriages: Married three times:
  • Keith Van Horne (1988-1989)
  • Greg Malban (1991-1991)
  • Chan Poling (2005-2011, until her death)
• Battle with Brain Cancer: Diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005. She underwent treatment and returned to work but ultimately succumbed to the disease in 2011 at the age of 51.

Legacy

Eleanor Mondale is remembered as a vivacious personality who carved her own path in the entertainment industry. Despite being the daughter of a prominent political figure, she forged her own identity and left a mark in the world of broadcasting.

For More Information

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Mondale
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005242/
• MPR News (Obituary): https://www.mprnews.org/story/2011/09/17/eleanor-mondale-obit