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Bill Ritter Steps Back From Anchor Desk After Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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Source: Variety
Bill Ritter Steps Back From Anchor Desk After Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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Longtime WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter announced on air that he has early-stage Alzheimer’s and will step down from anchoring Eyewitness News tonight, though he will remain with ABC7 to focus on health issues related to Alzheimer’s, mentor younger journalists, and continue reporting.

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  1. WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job After Being Diagnosed With Early Stage Alzheimer’s  Variety
  2. WABC Anchor Bill Ritter steps away from the anchor desk; reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis  ABC7 Eyewitness News
  3. Beloved ABC New York Anchor Bill Ritter Announces On-Air That He’s Retiring at 76 Due to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis  People.com
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