Jerry Taft, the longtime meteorologist from Chicago’s ABC7, died Thursday at the age of 77, according to the station.
Before retiring in 2018, Taft served as a meteorologist for the channel for 33 years.
In the announcement from ABC7, which extended condolences to Taft’s family, former colleagues shared favorite memories of the man who got into meteorology because he was interested in flying airplanes.
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ABC7’s morning meteorologist Tracy Butler recalled how numerous Chicago-area meteorologists would gather and give weather updates ahead of an annual March of Dimes fundraising walk.
“Jerry spearheaded this for years and I know he is so well respected by meteorologists in this city and around the country, as well,” she said.
Traffic and transportation anchor Roz Varon focused on Taft’s laugh: “I can hear it. I will always hear it. You will never forget...
Before retiring in 2018, Taft served as a meteorologist for the channel for 33 years.
In the announcement from ABC7, which extended condolences to Taft’s family, former colleagues shared favorite memories of the man who got into meteorology because he was interested in flying airplanes.
Also Read: CBS News Chicago Layoffs Rattle Journalists: 'A Crying Shame'
ABC7’s morning meteorologist Tracy Butler recalled how numerous Chicago-area meteorologists would gather and give weather updates ahead of an annual March of Dimes fundraising walk.
“Jerry spearheaded this for years and I know he is so well respected by meteorologists in this city and around the country, as well,” she said.
Traffic and transportation anchor Roz Varon focused on Taft’s laugh: “I can hear it. I will always hear it. You will never forget...
- 7/24/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
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