NBC Anchor Leon Harris Takes Medical Leave After On-Air Struggles
TL;DR
NBC4 anchor Leon Harris is stepping away from his role to focus on health issues after appearing unwell during a Thanksgiving Day broadcast, where he slurred words and struggled with sentences. The station assured viewers of his well-being but did not disclose specific health concerns. Harris, an Emmy-winning journalist, has a history of health challenges, including necrotizing pancreatitis and alcohol addiction.
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