Drew Griffin, CNN’s award-winning senior investigative correspondent, known for getting even the cagiest of interview subjects to engage in a story, died Saturday (Dec. 17) after a long battle with cancer, his family said. He was 60.
A gifted storyteller, Griffin had a well-earned reputation for holding powerful people and institutions accountable.
“Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said in a note to staff. “A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way.”
