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 Washington has announced that its nightly anchor, Leon Harris, will be stepping away to focus on his health. The update comes after Harris, 63, appeared to stumble over his words while giving the Thanksgiving telecast, sparking viewer concern.

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.

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.

The veteran newsman is going "to focus on health issues" following his struggles on the air, the NBC affiliate said.

Longtime NBC4 Washington anchor Leon Harris has stepped away from his role, leaving viewers concerned about his health. While the network has provided some updates, details remain limited as Harris focuses on his well-being.

Leon Harris, an anchor at NBC’s Washington-area affiliate WRC-TV, is off the air for health-related reasons, the station has announced.