Beloved News4 Journalist Derrick Ward Passes Away

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Longtime News4 journalist Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 due to complications from cardiac arrest. A proud Washington, D.C. native, Ward grew up in Marshall Heights and the H Street Corridor, experiencing pivotal moments like the 1968 riots, which he later chronicled for News4’s 40th anniversary coverage.

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Ward was a graduate of HD Woodson High School and the University of Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of impactful storytelling and deep ties to his community.

Source: The DMV Daily

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