By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-08 13:41:41 | Updated at 2025-01-09 06:57:06
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NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 from medical complications.
Ward, of Washington DC, died on Tuesday from 'complications from a recent cardiac arrest,' the outlet revealed on social media.
'Derrick has been an inspiration and cherished member of our family and his hometown community, as a longtime reporter at News4 Washington, and previously WTOP Radio,' Lydia Sermons, a family friend, said in a statement.
'As a distinguished journalist, Derrick’s storytelling, prolific writing, warmth, and humor touched countless lives. Our children and our entire family will miss him dearly.'
NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 from 'complications from a recent cardiac arrest'
Ward began his journalism career doing radio work and worked at three stations - WPFW, WAMU, and WTOP, according to the outlet.
The University of Maryland graduate covered the September 11 attack on the Pentagon, as well as the Iran-Contra hearings.
He made his television debut on WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York, before he returned to his native DC to work for NBC Washington, also known as News4 Washington, in 2006.
Ward grew up in the Marshall Heights and the H Street Corridor of DC. He lived through the 1968 riots and documented his experience on the news network as part of its 40th Anniversary coverage, according to the outlet.
When he wasn't telling stories to the residents of DC, Ward liked to play the guitar. He even played a gig with Big Boy Little Band in September 2013.
Ward leaves behind three children, Derrick Jr., Ian, and Marisa.
