Ward Lucas dead at 75: He worked as a news anchor and investigative reporter for more than 30 years

News anchor Ward Lucas, who has died at the age of 75, worked at 9NEWS as a news anchor and investigative reporter. Tom Green, a TV News Anchorman with 9News Denver, paid tribute to him on Instagram and said: “Very sad news to report tonight.Our friend & longtime colleague Ward Lucas has passed away.

“Ward was brilliant on television as an investigator & and anchor. He was a fixture at @9NEWS for over 30 years.

“Ward & I worked many weekends together, anchoring along with Kim & Kathy. We were a close group, who worked hard, had fun, and tried to bring great newscasts every night - but there was never a doubt as to who was the captain of the ship. Ward taught us all a lot, and was a great mentor/partner. My condolences go out to his family.”

Following Tom’s tribute, many shared their own memories of Ward Lucas. Kim Christiansen, a reporter and anchor at 9 News Denver said: “He was a true leader and mentor. As you said, brilliant but never took himself too seriously. Lucky us… great memories,” whilst Kevin Corke, an anchor at Fox News said: “Ward was a wonderful mentor and friend. He was also a brilliant writer, surprising humorist and consummate professional. Bless him and his family.”

Ward Lucas was born in Kyoto Japan and worked at KIRO-TV in Seattle and then 9NEWs for decades. Hew orked on the Ted Bundy murders and the DB Cooper hijacking.