Longtime TV meteorologist Geoff Fox passed away Tuesday night after a nearly decadelong battle with cancer, his wife said. He was 75.

Fox’s wife, Helaine, posted to his Facebook page Wednesday, expressing gratitude for the effusive public support for the beloved weatherman throughout his very public battle with the disease .

“I’m sorry to say Geoff lost his battle last night and passed away in his sleep. All the thoughts, prayers and memories you posted kept Geoff going these past few months,” she said. “He really was grateful for the connection he shared with all of you. As public of a life he lived, his wish was to be cremated with no fanfare. I will honor his wish. Though it will be impossible to answer everyone’s posts, I promise to read each and every one of them. Thank you for

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