How Did Kris Radcliffe Die? Beloved Texas News Anchor Dies Unexpectedly Aged 51 as Tributes Pour In [Video]

A beloved Texas news anchor, described to his friends and colleagues as kind, funny, and warm, has unexpectedly died at 51, his news station announced on Wednesday. NBC affiliate KCEN 6 News, the Texas TV station where Kris Radcliffe dedicated 22 years of his career, announced his sudden passing during its evening broadcast.

His co-anchor paid tribute to him with on-air shortly after receiving the heartbreaking news. Fighting back tears, Lindsay Liepman spoke about the impact Radcliffe made on the newsroom and the Central Texas community. “Kris sat in the chair right beside me, and he was the best, he was simply the best,” Liepman said during the emotional tribute.

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Lindsay continued: “Funny, genuine and smart. I looked forward to working with Kris every single night, and I think you all could tell at home. We had fun here. Kris loved this community and never took his role for granted.”

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