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Tributes As Veteran CNN Investigative Journalist Drew Griffin Dies Of Cancer
Tributes are pouring in for veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin who died of cancer.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Griffin died after a long battle with cancer, according to his employer, CNN.
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The deceased was 60.
In a note to staff on Monday, CNN cited Griffin’s family and did not elaborate on his cancer diagnosis.
The broadcast news outlet chairman and CEO Chris Licht called Griffin’s death “a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession.”
He also hailed the late reporter’s “ability to get even the most hostile of interviewees to open up.”
“Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way,” Licht said.
“He cared about seeking the truth and holding the powerful to account. He was hard-hitting, but always fair.”
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Griffin’s former coworkers also praised him for being a great journalist and a kind colleague.
“Drew Griffin embodied everything that makes a journalist great,” tweeted “CNN This Morning” co-anchor Poppy Harlow. “He was tenacious, curious, honest, dedicated and kind. He was admired by all of us @cnn.”
“Wow, this is devastating,” tweeted CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez. “Every time Drew Griffin did a story I knew I needed to turn up the volume. … May he Rest In Peace.”
“#DrewGriffin was so loved because in addition to being a stellar journalist, he was a great human being,” tweeted CNN entertainment reporter Lisa Respers France. “So many of us are gutted by his loss. Love on your people today in recognition of how fleeting life can be.”
During his illustrious career, Griffin received Emmy, Murrow and Peabody awards for his journalism, which spanned politics, sports, business and healthcare.
He is survived by his wife, Margot, and their three children.
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See more tributes to the late reporter below:
Have just heard the awful news that our CNN colleague Drew Griffin has died from cancer. Such a shock! Deepest condolences to his family. Here’s part of CNN CEO Chris Licht’s note. pic.twitter.com/3LsV2IVzqB
— Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) December 19, 2022
Devastating loss. Drew was an inspiration. https://t.co/S7lJrtaQ87
— Boris Sanchez (@Boris_Sanchez) December 19, 2022
Thinking about the family of our incredible colleague, Drew Griffin. It was an absolute privilege seeing him in action at several assignments. The positive impacts of his remarkable reporting will be felt for generations. We’ll miss you Drew. https://t.co/Z5DJ31elKh
— Polo Sandoval (@PoloSandovalCNN) December 19, 2022
Sending my deepest condolences to all of Drew’s family and friends. He was a great reporter and a wonderful person. https://t.co/41GgYx6vv3
— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) December 19, 2022
This hurts 😔
He was a fantastic reporter and a great guy–was an honor producing for him so many times over the last decade. The world lost a brilliant journalist. We will all miss him.💔https://t.co/oKKfeoXicm— Kellie Keesee (@KellieCNN) December 19, 2022
Devastating. I have no words. What a loss.https://t.co/MS1tAaUlwb
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) December 19, 2022
A devastating loss for @cnn, for the world of journalism, for his incredible team, and for his family. Drew was an amazing storyteller, but an even better person. https://t.co/MYJEc3gcvk
— Javier de Diego (@JaviCNN) December 19, 2022
A devastating loss of a gifted storyteller. My thoughts are with Drew's family. https://t.co/hed2Mv2IK4
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) December 19, 2022
A very sad day here @cnn. Drew was an incredible journalist and lovely person. He will be missed. 💔
Veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin dead at 60 – CNN https://t.co/Ok3dVXIBTM
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) December 19, 2022
This is stunningly sad news – Drew was a good man, a tremendous journalist and a huge part of @CNN. My deepest condolences to his family. https://t.co/igsI5Wqet9
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) December 19, 2022
Just gutted by the news that Drew Griffin has passed away. He was a great investigative journalist – the most important beat for CNN and society – and a good man, gone far too soon. https://t.co/8EbUhRgmWz
— John Avlon (@JohnAvlon) December 19, 2022
Heartbroken doesn’t capture it. @DrewGriffinCNN is the best. Smart, relentless and dedicated to journalism. Always one of the first to send a note praising a story I had done. A fellow field reporting soldier who I will miss deeply.https://t.co/g4flBpcGme
— Ed Lavandera (@edlavaCNN) December 19, 2022
Wow, this is devastating. Every time Drew Griffin did a story I knew I needed to turn up the volume. He died this weekend after a long battle with cancer his family said. May he Rest In Peace. https://t.co/rPe9yYKSBi
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) December 19, 2022
We lost a beloved colleague. Drew Griffin embodied everything that makes a journalist great. He was tenacious, curious, honest, dedicated and kind. He was admired by all of us @cnn. To his wife Margot and their 3 children I am so sorry for your loss. We will always remember him.
— Poppy Harlow (@PoppyHarlow) December 19, 2022
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