Anchor's Awakening: Bill Ritter's early Alzheimer’s signs surfaced years before diagnosis
TL;DR
ABC New York anchor Bill Ritter said he began forgetting names and places about two years before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, prompting him to scale back his schedule to improve sleep. He later sought testing, publicly announced his retirement, and will continue working with Eyewitness News to help cover Alzheimer’s. Ritter cited his father’s death from the disease and emphasized that there is no cure yet; his family remains central as he focuses on awareness and care.
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- Bill Ritter Reveals the First Signs of Alzheimer's He Noticed 2 Years Before Diagnosis: 'I Was Scared' People.com
- WABC Anchor Bill Ritter Is Stepping Down After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis The New York Times
- WABC Anchor Bill Ritter steps away from the anchor desk; reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis ABC7 New York
- Veteran New York journalist reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis on air Yahoo News Canada
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