Beloved New York TV Anchor Reveals Shocking Retirement Amid Alzheimer's Diagnosis. After two decades of bringing New Yorkers the latest news, Bill Ritter, the long-time anchor of WABC's evening news, has announced his sudden retirement from the airwaves. In a surprising move, Ritter revealed that he has been diagnosed with the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects millions worldwide. As a fixture on New York City's television scene since 2001, Ritter's departure marks the end of an era for millions of viewers who have grown accustomed to his familiar face and trusted reporting.
Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the diseaseA longtime New York City television news anchor has announced his sudden retirement from the airwaves after revealing that he has the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.Bill Ritter, a veteran of ABC New York station WABC, has presented the main evening news in New York since 2001 and become a familiar face to millions of its residents. Continue reading...
