‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Published on: June 13, 2026, 7:26 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Veteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The 76-year-old journalist shared the news during Friday's broadcast, stating treatments are currently slowing the progression of the disease. Ritter will continue with ABC7, focusing on health reporting, particularly Alzheimer's and its impact.
