Leroy Sievers
Former executive producer of ABC's Nightline, broadcast journalist and blogger Leroy Sievers, passed away at the age of 53 on Friday, August 15, 2008. Seivers spoke openly about his battle with cancer on his blog titled "My Cancer," which was hosted on the National Public Radio (NPR) website.
Fast Facts
- Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001
- Was told that he had just six months to live in 20051
- Died: August 15, 2008
- Spouse: Laurie Singer
- Joined ABC News in 19912
- Worked for CBS News throughout the 1980s2
- Was the executive producer of Nightline from 2000 to 2005
- Won 12 Emmy Awards2
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