# Bill Ritter Steps Down Amid Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-06-15T20:02:33+00:00
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## Resource

Veteran anchor Bill Ritter stunned viewers with his announcement stepping down from the evening news — then revealed he’s living with early-stage Alzheimer’s. After exhausting other remedies, he chose to get tested, and now he’s opening up about the emotional toll of the diagnosis. Despite leaving the anchor desk, he’s staying at WABC-TV, mentoring young reporters and continuing to spotlight Alzheimer’s awareness — proving resilience and purpose even as he navigates this new chapter. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/029e7577b3c3c0be

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