Drew Griffin, the award-winning CNN senior investigative correspondent who worked on hundreds of stories and documentaries over nearly two decades, has died, the network said Monday. He was 60.
Griffin died Saturday after a long battle with cancer, his family said. CNN said he kept his illness private from co-workers and worked until his death.
“Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” said CNN CEO Chris Licht in a note to staff. “A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way.”
Griffin’s reporting was behind several CNN awards, including Emmys, Peabodys and Murrows.