ABC News Anchor Bill Ritter Opens Up About His Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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ABC News anchor Bill Ritter revealed the first signs of Alzheimer's he noticed two years before his diagnosis

In an interview, Ritter shared that he 'forgot people's names and places' before stepping away from his newscasts.

Ritter, who only hosted the 6 p.m. show, experienced sleep issues but noticed his symptoms weren't improving.

Eventually, he decided to get tested and discovered he had Alzheimer's, the same disease that claimed his father's life in 1998.

Touched by his father's memory, Ritter moved quickly into husband/dad mode, considering the impact on his loved ones.

'Alzheimer's really affects the family most,' Ritter expressed, calling his family 'the brave ones.'

After sharing his diagnosis, Ritter expressed his commitment to spending more time with his family and working with 'Eyewitness News' to cover Alzheimer's disease.

Ritter, who will no longer anchor news after tonight, plans to bring his experience into the spotlight, helping to raise awareness about the disease.