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Bill Ritter Steps Down Amid Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
Veteran anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from his nightly news anchor role after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, marking his final broadcast Friday—but he’s not retiring. Instead, he’ll stay with Eyewitness News to report deeply personal, frontline stories on Alzheimer’s and dementia, driven by his own loss of his father to the disease. With decades of experience at WABC-TV and ABC News, Ritter brings unmatched integrity and heart to this new mission, aiming to shed light on patient struggles, care costs, and solutions. His colleagues and station leadership laud his legacy, praising his compassion and commitment to truth—a principle he’ll continue championing as he mentors younger journalists and shares his journey with the public. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f14ce4624d6d472