NBC4 Washington acknowledged Monday that veteran anchor Leon Harris “appeared unwell” when he struggled through a news segment last week – while announcing he was “stepping away” for health reasons. The well-known broadcaster raised eyebrows on Thanksgiving when he stumbled over his words and awkwardly hesitated at times while delivering local news.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.