Rich Fisher
Former TV anchor Rich Fisher, who was a fixture in the Detroit news market, has died, WXYZ reports. He was 67.
Fisher began his career in 1968 in Alpena, Michigan. He worked at WXYZ from 1979-90 before moving to WJBK and WKBD.
Fisher, a native Detroiter, died Friday morning at Beaumont Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer of the esophagus, Fox 2 reports.
He spent seven years at Fox 2 before resigning in 1997.
At the time of his resignation, he released the statement, according to Fox:
"When I came to WJBK in 1990, the station had undergone two ownership changes, and its image was suffering. I am proud to say that I became part of its growth and development which is continuing under FOX.
"However, anchoring the early and late evening news at least five days per week leaves precious little time to spend with my wife and four children. With the most recent changes in ownership and management at FOX 2, I felt that this would be a good time to take a break, spend more time with my family and get in closer touch with the people and concerns of the community.
"I am grateful that this station is allowing me to leave and providing me with that chance to spend some valuable time with my family. This will also enable me to take a good look at how my personal goals fit in with the future of local TV."
