Veteran investigative journalist Drew Griffin has died after a long battle with cancer, his employer, CNN, confirmed Monday. He was 60.
cited Griffin’s family and did not elaborate on his cancer diagnosis. During his illustrious career, Griffin received Emmy, Murrow and Peabody awards for his journalism, which spanned politics, sports, business and healthcare.
In a Monday note to staff, CNN chairman and CEO Chris Licht called Griffin’s death “a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” while hailing the late reporter’s “ability to get even the most hostile of interviewees to open up.“Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way,” Licht said. “He cared about seeking the truth and holding the powerful to account. He was hard-hitting, but always fair.
For nearly 20 years, Griffin contributed to hundreds of reports and various documentaries as part of CNN’s investigative team. Beforein 2004, Griffin launched his journalism career as a reporter and cameraman for WICD-TV in his home state of Illinois. He also worked for TV stations in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Washington, as well as CBS2 News in Los Angeles.paid tribute to him Monday on social media.
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