https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-no-cure-famed-nyc-tv-anchor-reveals-diagnosis-live-on-air-and-it-s-powerfulContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-no-cure-famed-nyc-tv-anchor-reveals-diagnosis-live-on-air-and-it-s-powerfulhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-s-no-cure-famed-nyc-tv-anchor-reveals-diagnosis-live-on-air-and-it-s-powerful#u1853Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:12:21 +0000Bill Ritter, a longtime anchor for WABC-TV (ABC7 Eyewitness News), announced his retirement live on-air due to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He confirmed no cure exists and his final broadcast will mark the end of his 25-year tenure. Symptoms began appearing years before diagnosis, including memory lapses. The news has drawn widespread attention to early signs of the disease.What's confirmed:Bill Ritter, anchor of WABC-TV’s 6 p.m. newscast since 2001, announced his retirement live on-air due to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.He stated there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s and his final broadcast wi