I am shocked by this announcement, and never realized how advanced his condition was, I guess. I have pretty much grown up with this man telling me the day's news at the dinner table, and can't imagine him not doing that anymore. He's been in ABC's anchor chair since 1983, and I can even remember his coverage of certain events...he was a calming presence in the shadow of distaster. Just the other day my family and I were questioning his progress, and wishing him back.

His integrity and commitment to quality journalism will be missed.

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