CNN Anchor Drew Griffin Has Passed Away at 60
Drew Griffin has sadly died.
The CNN senior investigative correspondent passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 60 on Saturday (December 17), his family confirmed.
He joined the network in 2004 after a previous job as an investigative reporter for CNN Los Angeles, and was known for his investigative reporting on a variety of subjects.
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He won a Peabody Award in 2015 for his investigative reporting on delays at Veterans Affairs hospitals contributing to patient deaths, which led to the VA secretary’s resignation, via New York Post.
He also won four Emmys, and made headlines with his reporting about Hurricane Katrina, fraud claims against Trump University and the January 6 Capitol riot.
“Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession. A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way. He cared about seeking the truth and holding the powerful to account. He was hard-hitting, but always fair,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said in a statement.
Our thoughts are with Drew Griffin‘s loved ones at this difficult time.