Joe Krebs Has Passed Away
Longtime WRC NBC4 anchor Joe Krebs passed away this morning from cancer, according to Matt Glassman, the assistant news director at the station.
Joe began working at News 4 in 1980 and hosted it’s morning newscast from 1994 up until his retirement in 2012.
Our thoughts go out to all of Joe’s friends, family, and colleagues.
All of us at @nbcwashington are devastated to learn that cancer took our Joe Krebs this morning. A smart journalist … A dedicated family man … A wonderful friend. His 32 years with us were just golden. pic.twitter.com/80WfHfLxjE
— Matt Glassman (@nbcmatt) April 6, 2021
We're heartbroken to learn our beloved Joe Krebs has lost his valiant battle with cancer. Joe passed peacefully this morning with his family at his side. Our @nbcwashington family has lost a dear colleague, friend and quintessential journalist, who will live on in our hearts! pic.twitter.com/cws6FCudMm
— Pat Lawson Muse (@PLMuse) April 6, 2021