After struggling through a broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, NBC4 reporter Leon Harris will be “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the Washington, D.C., station announced in a statement on Monday.



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NBC Washington’s Leon Harris ‘stepping away from anchor desk’ to focus on health, station says

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Leon Harris, an anchor at NBC's Washington-area affiliate WRC-TV, is off the air for health-related reasons, the station has announced.

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NBC Washington anchor Leon Harris to step away after incoherent Thanksgiving broadcast

Well-known NBC4 Washington broadcaster Leon Harris raised eyebrows on Thanksgiving when he stumbled over his words and awkwardly hesitated at times while delivering local news.

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NBC4 Washington acknowledges anchor Leon Harris, 63, ‘appeared unwell’ after cringe broadcast, ‘stepping away’ for health reasons

The longtime anchor struggled through a news broadcast on Thanksgiving.

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After struggling through a broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, NBC4 reporter Leon Harris will be “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the Washington, D.C., station announced in a statement on Monday. “Last week, Leon appeared unwell while anchoring News4 at 6,” said the affiliate news channel. We here at NBC4

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NBC Washington Anchor Leon Harris Stepping Away to ‘Focus on Health’ After Struggling Through News Broadcast

The veteran newsman is going "to focus on health issues" following his struggles on the air, the NBC affiliate said.

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Emmy-winning television anchor Leon Harris is taking a medical leave of absence following a viral broadcast over Thanksgiving weekend in which he “appeared unwell” and spiked viewer concern, NBC4 Washington announced today. 
	“We have an update to share with you about our colleague, Leon Harris,” the statement began. “Last week, Leon appeared unwell while anchoring News4 at 6. Leon will be stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health is…

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NBC4 Washington Anchor Leon Harris On Medical Leave Following Viewer Concern Over Viral Broadcast Where He “Appeared Unwell”

NBC Washington announced Monday that anchor Leon Harris is “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues.” The full statement from the station is below: 
An update about our colleague Leon Harris. pic.twitter.com/dzUEe96Qa4 — NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) December 2, 2024  The announcement comes after Harris appeared unwell during a 6 p.m. newscast Thanksgiving Day. Some viewers noticed and posted on social media, voicing conc…

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Photo Credit: NBC Longtime NBC4 Washington anchor Leon Harris has stepped away from his role, leaving viewers concerned about his health. While the network has provided some updates, details remain limited as Harris focuses on his well-being. In this article, we will delve into the details of why Leon Harris took a leave of absence from NBC4 Washington. Leon Harris takes leave of absence due to health issue  Veteran news anchor Leon Harris is ta…

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Why Is Leon Harris Taking Leave From NBC4 Washington? Heath Update

Leon Harris has taken temporary leave to focus on his health after he appeared to suffer an unknown issue during a live Thanksgiving news broadcast.

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NBC Anchor on Leave ‘To Focus on Health’ After Struggle During Live Thanksgiving Broadcast

NBC Washington’s Leon Harris ‘stepping away from anchor desk’ to focus on health, station says

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