HEALTHJun 12 · 23:42 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LAWABC

Veteran New York TV anchor reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, steps away from the news desk

Bill Ritter, a veteran New York TV anchor, announced he is stepping away from anchoring after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. He is a longtime Eyewitness News anchor.

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