Bill Shields was a trusted reporter, covering the biggest stories in our region for more than 41 years before he retired in September 2021.
Popular, longtime Boston news reporter Bill Shields has died following a courageous battle with cancer, WBZ-TV announced.Shields was a trusted reporter, covering the biggest stories in our region for more than 41 years before he retired in September 2021. His WBZ colleagues remembered him on Saturday as a legend -- saying he was simply the best. And in true New England style, Shields was known for being at his best when the weather was at its worst. He was also known for his laugh.
The loss of Shields was felt around Boston on Saturday, where he was a steadfast presence on television screens for decades. NBC10 Boston extends its deepest condolences to Shields' loved ones.Sign up for NECN newsletters. "What a great reporter and even better human!!!" Susan Tran wrote on Twitter."He shared some tricks of the trade with younger reporters including where we can always warm up our food while working in the field."
"Your fans will miss you [Shields]. And so will I," Abbey Niezgoda tweeted."Rest in peace to one of the nicest journalists and human beings this market has ever seen." "Bill was an absolute joy to see at work and its heartbreaking he didn’t get more time to spread that joy," Monica Madeja said in a tweet."My thoughts are with his family."
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