Longtime Weather Channel meteorologist Schwartz dies
ATLANTA – Longtime Weather Channel meteorologist Dave Schwartz has died after a long fight with cancer. He was 63.
In an announcement of his death, The Weather Channel said on its website Schwartz died Saturday after being first diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer 10 years ago. It said he twice beat cancer, but it resurfaced last year.
Schwartz had been an on-air meteorologist for the network for more than 20 years. The Weather Channel said Schwartz was known for his friendly on-air demeanor and often referred to viewers as “my friend” before giving forecasts.
It said his laidback style and sense of humor quickly made him popular with viewers.
The Weather Channel said his colleagues remembered Schwartz as “an incredible man who made them better people and better broadcasters.”