By FactsWow Team
Posted on: 20 Dec, 2022
CNN announced on Saturday that investigative journalist Drew Griffin had passed away after a battle with cancer.
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CNN CEO Chris Licht issued a note to staff expressing his sadness over Drew's passing. Drew's work had an extraordinary impact and embodied CNN's mission in every sense.
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Light said his work ethic was unmatched. He spent a lot of time studying documents and answering the phone.
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Despite his illness, he continued to work on his investigation until the day of his death as part of the reporting he held dear.
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According to the report, colleagues remembered him as a kind and generous journalist who cared deeply about his team and was always eager to mentor newcomers.
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A CNN investigative team member for nearly two decades. Investigations he has conducted include those regarding Uber drivers, Trump University, and the drug rehabilitation program in California.
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His coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York was among his most memorable forays into breaking news. He rescued a man live on air while covering Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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In addition to his Emmy Award, Peabody Award, and Edward R. Murrow award, his reporting has been recognized by numerous prestigious journalism awards.
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CNN's Anderson Cooper interviewed Griffin on-air about his career and the impact his reporting had on business, politics, the environment, and more.
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