Veteran investigative journalist Drew Griffin has died after a long battle with cancer, his employer, CNN, confirmed Monday. He was 60.
The broadcast news outlet cited Griffin's family and did not elaborate on his cancer diagnosis. During his illustrious career, Griffin received Emmy, Murrow and Peabody awards for his journalism, which spanned politics, sports, business and healthcare.
In a Monday note to staff, CNN chairman and CEO Chris Licht called Griffin's death "a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession," while hailing the late reporter's "ability to get even the most hostile of interviewees to open up.
