Johnny Wood, the renowned anchor of News 5, passed away on Monday, October 14, he was 82 years old. Mary, Wood’s wife, informed News 5 that he passed away peacefully at 8:20 a.m. at NHC in Bristol.
Wood retired from News 5 in 2012 after serving for 44 years. He was recognised for his extensive experience in anchoring the morning newscasts, his weekly fishing reports, and his lunch with Johnny segments.