Renowned NBC news reporter Derrick Ward’s death at the age of 62 has left the media world in deep shock. Upon hearing the news of his passing, his colleagues and close pals took to social media to pay their respects to the iconic reporter.
Here are all the details about Ward’s demise and the conditions surrounding the same, as shared by his family.
Derrick Ward passes away at 62, claims report
NBC 4 Washington reporter Derrick Ward’s family announced his death in a statement they shared with the media channel.
As revealed in the statement shared by NBC 4 Washington, Ward took his last breath on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. The cause of his death was complications following the cardiac arrest he suffered recently.
Derrick Ward’s family described him as “an inspiration and cherished member of our family and his hometown community, as a longtime reporter at News4 Washington, and previously WTOP Radio.”
In his vast career as a journalist, Ward has worked for numerous channels like WAMU, WPFW, and more. Additionally, some popular stories that he has covered in his reporting career are the sniper shootings that happened in Washington, the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon, and the Iran-Contra hearings.
Concluding their statement regarding Ward’s death, his family stated, “We ask for your thoughts and prayers during this time, and we extend our gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love and support. Details regarding his memorial service will be shared in the coming days.”
Derrick Ward recently celebrated his 62nd birthday by posting a message on Facebook, thanking everyone who wished him on the occasion. Following his passing, his colleague Aimee Cho posted a tribute message on X (formerly Twitter). She stated, “Just heartbroken over the loss of our beloved friend & colleague Derrick Ward. He was always so nice to me and everyone he met.”
