Bud Elliott, the longtime news anchor on KSEE 24, died Monday, the station reported. He was 76.

Elliott worked at the NBC affiliate for two stints, from 1987 to 2007, and again from 2012 until his retirement in 2014, after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

In between, Elliott delivered news reports for K-Jewel Radio.

After leaving the air, Elliott became an advocate in the Parkinson’s community. He took up several hobbies, including woodworking and boxing.

Colleagues described Elliott as a good person and a great reporter.

Elliott is survived by his wife, Peggy, two adult children, and grandchildren.

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Born in 1948 in Montana, Elliott grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was already working in radio before attending college at Colorado State University,

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