After struggling through an evening news broadcast last week, NBC4 newscaster Leon Harris will be “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the Washington D.C. station said in a statement shared during Monday’s evening news and on social media.

WRC-TV anchor Leon Harris is taking a leave of absence to deal with a health issue after he stumbled during a recent newscast. This article, WRC-TV says Leon Harris taking leave, cites health issue, was first published at The Desk.

NBC4 announced Monday afternoon that veteran news anchor Leon Harris “will be stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues” in a statement on X. “We have… Read More

The 63-year-old news anchor stumbled over his words and spoke incoherently during the evening news, as seen in a clip posted to X.

Viewers of the NBC4 Thanksgiving Day broadcast have voiced their concern for anchor Leon Harris after he appeared to be slurring his words and missing the end of sentences. Within the opening minutes of the show,

NBC4 anchor Leon Harris struggled through a news segment, sparking concerns about his health and past challenges.

Local NBC4 Washington news anchor Leon Harris, who delivers the network’s nightly broadcast at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., sparked concern among viewers after he appeared to stumble over his words during Thursday (November 28) night’s telecast.

During NBC4 Washington’s Thanksgiving evening broadcast, anchor Leon Harris raised health concerns among viewers as he struggled to deliver his report. He stumbled over his words and appeared to speak incoherently,