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Former ABC News correspondent Jim Avila has reportedly died.

ABC News Anchor Diane Macedo announced Avila's death Thursday, saying he "passed away after a long illness."

No further details have been released.

ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic honored Avila in a statement, writing ... "We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, including his three children, Jamie , Jenny , and Evan , and we thank him for his many contributions and unwavering commitment to seeking out the truth." X / @JimAvilaABC

Avila spent nearly two decades as a correspondent in Los Angeles before moving on to cover the White House. He won the Merriman Award in 2015 for reporting on the release of U.S. contractor Alan Gross from the Cuban government after five

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