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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carsen Holaday

Bill Ritter’s wife on moment they learned of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis: ‘This thing is real’

Veteran news anchor Bill Ritter and his wife, Kathleen Friery, are opening up about the years-long process that ended with an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis for Ritter.

The Emmy-winning journalist announced last month that he was leaving ABC New York after more than 25 years with the network due to his diagnosis of the progressive brain disease.

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