Former 930 WBEN and WHAM 1180 host Allan Harris has died after a battle with an unspecified illness.
Harris worked at WHAM 1180 as well as in local television news in Rochester before moving to Buffalo and serving as a traffic reporter and news anchor at 930 WBEN. He served in a similar capacity for other Audacy Buffalo stations, as well. He was fondly remembered in Rochester for his continuing coverage of the 1991 ice storm that slammed the area.
“We greatly appreciate all of the phenomenal work that the doctors, nurses and staff and Buffalo General and Gates Vascular Institute did for him,” Harris’ family wrote in a message on social media announcing his passing. “There are no words to describe the loss we all feel.”
Audacy Buffalo Market Manager Tim Wenger shared similar sentiments, stating “Heavy hearts at WBEN and Audacy as we mourn the loss of Allan Harris. An amazing broadcaster, co-worker, and friend. His voice and presence will be greatly missed.”
Harris was 76 years old.
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