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

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 — and you at home — care deeply about Leon and wish him well. We thank you for your concern.”

On Nov. 28, the 63-year-old Harris caused concern from viewers after he slurred his words, stumbled through sentences and struggled to pronounce

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