Renowned NBC news reporter Derrick Ward’s death at the age of 62 has left the media world in deep shock. Upon hearing the news of his passing, his colleagues and close pals took to social media to pay their respects to the iconic reporter.

The reporter covered major events from 9/11 to the D.C. sniper attacks over the course of his decades-long career.

Derrick Ward, a renowned reporter known for covering local news and significant events throughout Washington, D.C., has died at age 62.

Renowned NBC news reporter Derrick Ward’s death at the age of 62 has left the media world in deep shock. Upon hearing the news of his passing, his colleagues and close pals took to social media to pay their respects to the iconic reporter.

Beloved NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has passed away at the age of 62. NBC Washington announced Ward’s passing on Wednesday saying that the late reporter died from “complications from a recent cardiac arrest.