Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Longtime WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter has announced he is stepping down from his role after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Ritter, a familiar face on New York television for decades, shared his personal health battle during his final 6 p.m. newscast.

The San Diego native, whose journalism career began in Los Angeles, has been an anchor for ABC7 Eyewitness News since 1999.

His departure marks the end of a significant career in New York television, as he focuses on his health and personal well-being.