ABC7 Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down After Revealing Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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Summary
Longtime ABC7 New York anchor Bill Ritter announced during his 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and is stepping down from his anchor role effective immediately. Ritter, who has been with WABC-TV since 1998 and anchored Eyewitness News since 1999, will continue to work on special projects related to Alzheimer's awareness and coverage.
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He said tonight he would depart as an anchor effective immediately but continue to cover special projects for Eyewitness News that focus on Alzheimer's and similar
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