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Former ABC News senior correspondent Jim Avila has died; he was 69

ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo shared the news on Nov. 13, stating that he "passed away after a long illness"

His career accomplishments including receiving the White House Correspondents Association's Merriman Award in 2015

The ABC News family is mourning one of its own.

On Thursday, Nov. 13, ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo announced the "sad news" that former senior correspondent Jim Avila has died. He was 69.

Avila "passed away after a long illness," Macedo, 43, said. However, she did not share any further details about his death.

The anchor then detailed Avila's extensive history with the network, which dates back nearly two decades. "Jim was an L.A.-based correspondent specializing in politics,

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