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Bill Ritter Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Will Step Back From ABC7 Anchoring

Bill Ritter, a longtime ABC7 Eyewitness News anchor in New York, disclosed during the Friday 6 p.m. newscast that he has early-stage Alzheimer’s and is stepping down from daily anchoring but will continue to report on Alzheimer’s and related resources; after years of reduced duties since turning 75, he plans to spend more time with family while remaining part of the ABC7 team.

via Deadline|

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society3 hours ago•6 min saved

Veteran NY News Anchor Bill Ritter Shifts Focus After Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Longtime WABC Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter announced he is stepping away from anchoring after an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He will stay with Eyewitness News in a new reporting role focused on the disease’s impact on patients and families, treatment costs, and caregiving, while continuing to mentor younger journalists and appear on air and online.

via ABC7 Eyewitness News|

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