💨 Abstract

The article discusses former TV news anchor Leon Harris' struggles with alcoholism following a widely-viewed, impaired on-air segment during November's Thanksgiving. Harris revealed that he had consumed alcohol during a break, leading to concerns he was having a stroke. The incident was a significant embarrassment and led to his departure from NBC Washington in April 2025, prioritizing his health. He is currently in therapy and taking medication for alcohol abuse.

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