NBC4 News in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Monday, Dec. 2 saying that news anchor Leon Harris, 63, would be 'stepping away' from the anchor desk to 'focus on health issues' after several viewers expressed concern for him after he struggled to read the teleprompter during a Thanksgiving broadcast.

NBC4 in Washington announced that anchor Leon Harris “will be stepping away” after the veteran newsman stumbled through a recent segment, the affiliate announced.Harris, 63, appeared hazy and used halting speech as he struggled to read the report on Thanksgiving,

NBC Washington news anchor Leon Harris is taking time away from the station to focus on his health after his struggles on a Thanksgiving broadcast.

After struggling through an evening news broadcast last week, NBC4 newscaster Leon Harris will be “stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the Washington D.C. station said in a statement shared during Monday’s evening news and on social media.

Last week, Leon appeared unwell while anchoring News4 at 6. Leon will be stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues,” the network said in a statement. “We here at NBC4 — and you at home — care deeply about Leon and wish him well.

Emmy-winning television anchor Leon Harris is taking a medical leave of absence following a viral broadcast over Thanksgiving weekend in which he “appeared unwell” and spiked viewer concern, NBC4 Washington announced today.

Leon Harris, the NBC4 Washington news anchor who appeared to be struggling to read a teleprompter during a Thanksgiving night broadcast, is now stepping away from his job. NBC4 shared an update on Monday,