Joe Krebs, a legendary Washington, D.C., broadcaster who spent more than three decades at WRC-TV, died today of pancreatic cancer.
He was 78.His death comes five days after the veteran newsman was honored by SAG-AFTRA for his many years of service to the union and its members.
He was presented with the SAG-AFTRA President’s Award for meritorious service.“Joe was a true union man,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “His breadth of knowledge and experience was an enormous asset to SAG-AFTRA.
The work he did in support of his fellow members and for the principles of fairness and justice will endure. Joe was also my friend and I will miss him dearly.
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