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A sad day for the District of Columbia.
From NBC Washington‘s president and general manager Jackie Bradford:
“We are heartbroken to announce that Jim Vance died this morning.
For more than 45 years, Jim Vance was not only the soul of NBC4 but of the entire Washington area. His smooth voice, brilliant mind and unforgettable laugh leaves each of us with a tremendous void.
Vance told viewers earlier this year that he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Vance joined the NBC station in 1969 and moved to the anchor chair in 1972.”
Sad news. Our great News4 and community friend Jim Vance has died. An honor to have known & worked with him. pic.twitter.com/AeogiIHo19
— Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) July 22, 2017
Jim Vance was not just a newscaster but a voice and leader of this city – a legend who will be missed greatly. pic.twitter.com/8bm1WGMHr5
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) July 22, 2017
Ride on, Jim Vance, ride on. Our great NBC4 anchor & community leader has died. Keep him in your hearts. pic.twitter.com/rqvxEtU448
— Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) July 22, 2017