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The ABC neighborhood is grieving the loss of the community’s former senior correspondent Jim Avila.

On Thursday, November 13, ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo shared the “sad news” that Avila had died at 69 years previous.

The current ABC community anchor revealed that Avila “passed away after a long illness.” She didn’t present further info relating to the veteran journalist’s passing.

The anchor then outlined Avila’s outstanding profession with ABC, spanning practically 20 years. “Jim was an L.A.-based correspondent specializing in politics, justice, law, and consumer investigations for nearly two decades,” Macedo said.

“He also worked in the White House and broke the news that the U.S. and Cuba had reopened diplomatic relations. That story earned him the prestigious Merriman Award from the White House Correspondents Association,” she continued.

Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, expressed his sympathies in a assertion, saying, “We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, including his three children, Jamie, Jenny, and Evan, and we thank him for his many contributions and unwavering commitment to seeking out the truth.”

Following ABC’s posting of a video from Macedo’s broadcast on Instagram, viewers responded with tributes to the devastating loss.

One commenter expressed, “He was such a presence and true old school journalist. His legacy will live on well beyond today. I hope his family and friends find peace.

“My sincerest condolences to his whole household. We have misplaced one of the true great journalists,” another commented.

“He was a implausible journalist,” a third person remarked, while someone else added, “Awwwww that’s unhappy. He was such an wonderful reporters.

“Rest in peace Jim. My deepest symapthies to your family and the ABC News family and friends,” another supporter said.

“What? ? NO! I grew up with him in Los Angeles,” an further consumer commented.

Avila spent his childhood in Los Angeles, California. Prior to his tenure at ABC, he held positions at KNBC in Los Angeles, WBBM and WLS in Chicago, and KPIX in San Francisco.

He leaves behind his three kids, Jamie, Jenny, and Evan.