WABC Anchor Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis on Air
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Key Points:
- WABC TV anchor Bill Ritter announced his diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and stated that Friday’s newscast would be his final broadcast unless a cure is found soon.
- Ritter, 76, has been the anchor of the 6 p.m. newscast in New York since 2001 and with the network since 1998.
- Despite stepping down from anchoring, Ritter will remain with WABC in a new role focused on Alzheimer’s and related conditions.
- He reflected on his long partnership with producer Zahir Sachedina, highlighting their 25-year collaboration as a symbol of New York’s diversity.
- Ritter expressed gratitude to his colleagues and viewers, emphasizing his commitment to truthful reporting and wishing everyone health and peace.