CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer, according to the network.
“Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said. “A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way.”
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Griffin died on Saturday.
CNN host Don Lemon became emotional in making the announcement Monday morning.
“We have some very sad news to tell you today,” Lemon began the announcement. He then broke down, and co-host Kaitlan Collins tossed the segment to a commercial break.
The award-winning reporter has been touted for his strong work ethic.
“Fearless and artful at the same time, he knew how to push a story forward to its limits but also tell it in a way that would make everyone understand,” said Michael Bass, CNN’s executive vice president of programming. “How many times has he chased an unwilling interviewee? How many times has he spoken truth to power? How many times has he made a difference on something important? … It was an honor to be his colleague and to be witness to his work and the ways it changed the world.”
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Griffin won an Emmy for his investigation into fraud claims against Trump University in 2016.
