Few particulars have been supplied in regards to the veteran reporter’s dying. Based on CBS, he died final week, however a selected timeframe was not out there.
His explanation for dying was additionally unclear, although relations have beforehand mentioned he’d been residing with a type of dementia in recent times that diminished his skill to speak.
Diaz, who was born in Puerto Rico in 1942, was simply 3 years outdated when his household moved to Washington Heights in Higher Manhattan. He grew up there and attended Fordham Prep earlier than going graduating from Metropolis School, after which Columbia College, the place he earned his masters in journalism.
After practically 15 years with the station, Diaz pivoted to CBS New York, the place he labored for an additional 12 years earlier than his departure in 2005
Diaz spent his later years as a lecturer at CUNY, the place he taught mass media and politics and journalism, based on his LinkedIn profile.
Diaz is survived by his daughters, Elena, Nina, son-in-law Johnathan and his spouse, Andrea.
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