Longtime 'Fox & Friends' meteorologist Janice Dean is leaving network after 22 years due to health issues

New York Post • June 25, 2026 • entertainment

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Janice Dean, a meteorologist for “Fox & Friends,” announced her departure after 22 years due to the progression of her multiple sclerosis, which has made the demanding schedule unmanageable.
Dean explained that early mornings and long hours on her feet became increasingly difficult as her symptoms worsened, leading her doctors to advise her to step away for health reasons.
Diagnosed early and treated for over two decades, Dean noted that while there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, her condition has steadily progressed over time.
She described her farewell as a “mostly sunny goodbye” and expressed optimism about future opportunities despite leaving her role.
Fox News has not yet commented on Dean’s announcement.