Washington, D.C. TV Anchor Leon Harris Taking Leave of Absence for ‘Health Issues’ After Concerning Thanksgiving Broadcast
NBC4 News in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Monday, Dec. 2 saying that news anchor Leon Harris, 63, would be 'stepping away' from the anchor desk to 'focus on health issues' after several viewers expressed concern for him after he struggled to read the teleprompter during a Thanksgiving broadcast.
Washington News Anchor Leon Harris 'Stepping Away' After Alarming Broadcast
The veteran newsman is going "to focus on health issues" following his struggles on the air, the NBC affiliate said.
NBC Washington anchor Leon Harris to step away after incoherent Thanksgiving broadcast
Leon Harris, an anchor at NBC’s Washington-area affiliate WRC-TV, is off the air for health-related reasons, the station has announced.
Viewers fear for NBC anchor Leon Harris following worrying Thanksgiving broadcast
Viewers of the NBC4 Thanksgiving Day broadcast have voiced their concern for anchor Leon Harris after he appeared to be slurring his words and missing the end of sentences. Within the opening minutes of the show,
Washington, DC, anchor to step away to 'focus on health issues' after he 'appeared unwell' on air
NBC Washington anchor Leon Harris is taking time away from the station to focus on his health, the station said, after viewers became concerned during his appearance on a broadcast last week. NBC Washington shared a statement about Harris during its evening news and on social media Dec. 2.
NBC Washington Anchor Leon Harris Stepping Away to ‘Focus on Health’ After Struggling Through News Broadcast
NBC4 anchor Leon Harris is stepping away from the desk to focus on his health. He caused concern after struggling and slurring through a broadcast.
NBC Washington anchor Leon Harris stepping away to focus on health
After struggling through an evening news broadcast last week, NBC4 newscaster Leon Harris will be “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the Washington D.C. station said in a statement shared during Monday’s evening news and on social media.
What Happened to Leon Harris? Why the Anchor Is "Stepping Away" From NBC4 Washington
TV in Washington, D.C. in 2003, news reporter Leon Harris has been a highly reputable name and face in the metropolitan area. In his position at NBC 4 Washington, which he began in 2017, Harris delivered the news on local and national events happening every evening.
NBC4 Washington acknowledges anchor Leon Harris, 63, ‘appeared unwell’ after cringe broadcast, ‘stepping away’ for health reasons
NBC4 Washington acknowledged Monday that veteran anchor Leon Harris “appeared unwell” when he struggled through a news segment last week — while announcing he was “stepping away” for health reasons.
NBC Anchor Leon Harris Takes Leave of Absence Amid On-Air Health Scare
Washington D.C. NBC4 anchor Leon Harris was taken off the air Thanksgiving night after slurring his words, struggling to pronounce several street names, and missing the end of sentences. The well-known news anchor was taken off the air shortly after ready the 6 PM headlines.… pic.twitter.com/SnKgRHzTWb
TV anchor Leon Harris stepping away for 'health issues.' Why you shouldn't gossip.
A clip of a local television anchor went viral over Thanksgiving when he seemed to struggle stringing words together. Now, Leon Harris is stepping away from his desk "to focus on health issues." "Last week,
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NBC anchor Leon Harris stepping down to ‘focus on health issues’ after viewers expressed concern
The update comes after Harris, 63, appeared to stumble over his words while giving the Thanksgiving ... that NBC 4 had ...