World Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Longtime New York City TV anchor announces retirement after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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...

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Longtime New York City TV anchor announces retirement after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the disease

A 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.

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