NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor, Lester Holt, has stepped down from the long-running program after 10 years.

Newsweek reached out to Holt's representative via email for comment.

The Context

Holt was named anchor of NBC Nightly News in June 2015. Prior to that, the 66-year-old anchored the news show's weekend editions starting in 2007, and co-anchored Weekend TODAY beginning in 2003. He also currently anchors Dateline , a program he's been a part of since 2011.

The journalist announced his departure from NBC Nightly News in February, and NBC's Tom Llamas , 45, will succeed him as anchor and managing editor.

What To Know

Holt's last day with NBC Nightly News was on Friday and he will now focus his efforts on Dateline .

Prior to signing off from his last

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