Jim Vance has died

[Anonymous]

Rest In Peace. In this day and age, 75 is too young.

[Anonymous]

A lovely and genuine man. I'm happy he was around to be honored in the Ben's Chili Bowl mural last month. May he rest peacefully, and healing wishes to his family and friends.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Jim-Vance_-Dick-Gregory-Speak-at-Ben_s-Chili-Bowl-Mural-Unveiling_Washington-DC-429954673.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel heartbroken. Growing up here, Jim Vance feels like family. He will be missed.

Agreed
Grew up with him on the news

[Anonymous]

Oh, I loved him so much. RIP to the best news anchor ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow. I'm going to go watch that clip of him and George Michael cracking up over the model with the wiggly legs. They were the best news team. I loved how Jim's earring got bigger over the years as he gave fewer effs.

PPyou summed it up beautifully. He seemed so vibrant. RIP

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow. I'm going to go watch that clip of him and George Michael cracking up over the model with the wiggly legs. They were the best news team. I loved how Jim's earring got bigger over the years as he gave fewer effs.

PPyou summed it up beautifully. He seemed so vibrant. RIP

Yes, vibrant! Perfect word for him. We just moved back here, but I used to watch him years ago when we lived here the first time. He had such a bright spirit. I'm so sorry he's gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So sad. When I first moved to DC, I watched him every day. His voice reminds me of that happy, carefree time.

I had no idea!

How sad!

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/News4-Anchor-Jim-Vance-Dies-at-75-436001373.html

From Jackie Bradford, president and general manager of NBC4:
"We are heartbroken to announce that Jim Vance died this morning.
"For more than 45 years, Jim Vance was not only the soul of NBC4 but of the entire Washington area. His smooth voice, brilliant mind and unforgettable laugh leaves each of us with a tremendous void.

Wow, this is sad. Jim Vance has always been a symbol of local Washington to me. Such a great guy.

He was awesome.

And that clip is Washington gold, thank you.

[Anonymous]

I had the pleasure of being acquainted with Jim and he was as kind, smart and funny as anyone I've ever known. Just a great guy and I really thought he'd live forever. RIP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He was still doing the news, wasn't he?

No he hasn't been on in months. He was battling cancer.

Is this why he left? Do we know what kind?

Sorry, I'm sad too...but also curious.

[Anonymous]

So sorry to hear this. He was the best.

[Anonymous]

I've only lived in DC for 12 years but quickly grew to love Jim Vance. We watched him every evening. His candor was refreshing and spot-on. From everything I've heard and read about him over the years, it seems like he lived a full life.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh no! He will always be the voice of DC's local news to me. They just announced that he was undergoing treatment for cancer in May. Such a loss.

So sad. He was my introduction to DC and the US when I moved here.

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Anonymous wrote:He was a class act. We will miss him!

He was a cocaine addict years ago; I believe he was fired for it (rehired afterwards). Not trying to tarnish his name, this is pretty common knowledge.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel heartbroken. Growing up here, Jim Vance feels like family. He will be missed.

Agreed
Grew up with him on the news

I'm another person who grew up with his news reports. Very sad news. So sorry he's passed on. He will be missed so much.