Leon Harris is leaving NBC owned station WRC in Washington, D.C.
Harris took a leave of absence last year after a Thanksgiving broadcast prompted concern from viewers.
Many of you have kindly asked about me over the past few months. As you know, I took time off to focus on my health and family. After 40+ years of nonstop work and the dramatic changes in the news and television industry, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my role at NBC4. I’m grateful to NBC4 for having me as part of their team for the last eight years. This is the right time to prioritize my health and family. A special thanks to my amazing colleagues, friends, and especially to our viewers who welcomed me into their homes. It’s been an honor. Thank you.
Leon Harris
WRC posted its own statement after Harris’ statement saying, “We are grateful for Leon’s eight years of service to our newsroom. We thank him for his commitment to our community, dedication to journalism, hard work, and friendship. He will be missed, and we wish him nothing but the best.”
On November 28, Harris appeared to slur his words and stumbled while reading from a teleprompter during a broadcast.
