Veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin dead at 60.
Introduction
Veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin died Sunday, the network announced. He was 60.
Griffin, who joined CNN in 2000, was known for his stories on veterans' hospitals, FEMA, and the Red Cross, among other topics.
Veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin died Sunday, the network announced. He was 60.
Veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin died Sunday, the network announced. He was 60.
Griffin, who joined CNN in 2000 and had been with the network for more than 20 years, was known for his stories on veterans' hospitals, FEMA, and the Red Cross among other topics.
"It is with profound sadness we learned of the passing of our friend and colleague Drew Griffin," said CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker in a statement released Monday morning." will be dearly missed by all those he worked with at CNN — past and present — as well as by his many friends across America," he continued."We send our deepest condolences to Drew's wife Nancy; daughters Chloe & Margot; son Luke; mother Maureen O'Donnell-Griffin; father John O'Donnell Sr.; brothers John Jr., Joe Jr., Paul O'Donnell-Riley (and our extended family)," Zucker added.#ENDWRITE
Griffin, who joined CNN in 2000, was known for his stories on veterans' hospitals, FEMA, and the Red Cross, among other topics.
Drew Griffin was known for his stories on veterans' hospitals, FEMA, and the Red Cross.
In a statement released Tuesday morning, CNN said that Griffin had Parkinson's disease and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), as well as other health issues including diabetes. He was 60 years old.
"Drew was a fearless reporter who brought to light numerous stories of government waste, fraud, and abuse," CNN president Jeff Zucker said in a note to staff.
Drew Griffin was a fearless reporter who brought to light numerous stories of government waste, fraud, and abuse. He is remembered for his work on several high-profile investigations that helped illuminate essential issues in politics, religion, and business.
"Drew was a veteran reporter who brought to light numerous stories of government waste, fraud, and abuse," CNN president Jeff Zucker said in a note to staff. "He will be missed by all here at CNN."
The causes of death were Parkinson's disease and ALS
Drew Griffin, a journalist for nearly 30 years, died on Saturday at 60 years old. The causes of death were Parkinson's disease and ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease).
The CNN journalist was known for reporting on everything from sports to politics and often interviewed presidential candidates like Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election cycle.
Conclusion
Drew Griffin was a journalist who dedicated his life to asking hard questions and shining a light on the truth. He lived his life with passion, purpose, and integrity. He will be missed by all those who worked with him at CNN, but most of all by the millions of viewers who benefitted from his work over many years.
