The magazine described him as "a nightly news performance artist - and also a journalist and a sinner and a saint." That same year, he was dubbed Madman of the Year, in GQ's Men of the Year issue for the combination of the book and an on-air reporting style. His 2013 book "Detroit: An American Autopsy" took a vivid look at Detroit's economic, political and crime problems and received a positive review from the New York Times. Recently, he's been a contributor to Vice News. The Pulitzer Prize-winning LeDuff's past employers include the New York Times and the Detroit News. LeDuff's career in print and TV can be described as colorful, controversial and in the mold of flamboyant journalism figures of past eras who were highly opinionated and sometimes part of the story.
"Nobody can do what you do," he said by way of tribute. newscast Monday, anchor Huel Perkins publicly wished LeDuff, whom he called "my friend," good luck on the air. LeDuff has been with the station since 2010, working as an investigative reporter and doing "The Americans" segments that also air on other Fox network stations.ĭuring Fox 2's 5 p.m. ► Related: TV anchor with MS leaving Fox 2 to join medical marijuana fight ► Related: WDIV reporter Lauren Podell resigns over alleged racist slur He produced truly distinctive news stories for Fox 2 and we wish him all the best in his future ventures.” LeDuff didn't return calls from the Free Press regarding his departure.įox 2 vice president and general manager Mike Renda said Monday in a statement, "We want to thank Charlie for his extraordinary work and passion. "I have no plan for what comes next," he posted in a longer message on Facebook, adding that he plans to stay in Michigan.
Stay tuned," the reporter posted on his his Twitter account.
Thanks to my bosses and colleagues for all they've taught me. Get ready for the next chapter in the ongoing saga of journalist, book author and larger-than-life personality Charlie LeDuff.įox 2 Detroit confirmed that LeDuff is leaving the station, a departure that he revealed Monday afternoon on social media.
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