Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter announced on Friday’s 6 p.m. newscast that it would be his last. Ritter has anchored the station’s 6 p.m. “Eyewitness News” broadcast since 2001. “After a series of tests, my doctors have told […]

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Bill Ritter, longtime WABC-TV anchor, steps down after Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

- Ritter anchored 6 p.m. Eyewitness News since 2001.

- His diagnosis reported on Friday's 6 p.m. newscast.

Still developing: Details on his future plans remain unclear.

Key Points

  • Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s.
  • Ritter announced on Friday’s 6 p.m.
  • newscast that it would be his last.
  • Ritter has anchored the station’s 6 p.m.

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