According to ABC7, Doug Hill, a prominent TV meteorologist who worked in D.C. for more than three decades, died on Monday, November 22nd. He spent 33 years in Washingtonians’ living rooms, guiding them through glorious sunny days and fierce storms, earning their trust and treating them as if they were family. In 2017, he left ABC7 as a chief meteorologist.

What is the networth of Doug Hill?

Doug Hill has  net worth was in the millions of dollars, albeit the exact sum is unknown.

Childhood of Doug Hill

Lawrence Douglas Hill was born on July 29, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, under the sign of Leo. The 71-year-old retired meteorologist was of Caucasian origin and was an American national. Townson State College was his alma mater.

Died, Death Cause, and Funeral

On November 22, 2021, Hill breathed his final breath. He died in North Carolina, where he had moved after retiring from ABC7 with his beloved wife. He was 71 years old at the time.

ABC7 broke the news of his passing and paid tribute to him, writing:

“During the worst storms, his steady voice and easy demeanor gave solace, and on the brighter days, a giggle or two.”

Sue Palka, who started forecasting the weather for WTTG in 1985, paid tribute to Hill on Twitter. She expressed herself as follows:

“I’m heartbroken to read of Doug Hill’s death. He was a long-time friend of mine.” My heartfelt condolences go out to his family in North Carolina, where he retired, as well as his many friends and colleagues in DC.”

Doug Hill, a long-time friend of mine, passed away recently, and I’m heartbroken. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family in North Carolina, where he retired, as well as his many friends and colleagues in DC. (I’ll post more on Facebook once I’ve gathered my thoughts) @7NewsDC pic.twitter.com/IjgW4z48zy

November 23, 2021 — Sue Palka FOX 5 DC (@suepalkafox5dc)

The reason of Hill’s death has yet to be determined. All that is known about him is that he suffered from a brief illness. His family has requested anonymity and has yet to speak on his death and funeral.

PROFESSIONAL life

Hill first served in the US Air Force for four years, primarily at Andrews Air Force Base. He then spent six years as a police officer in Prince George’s Country.

Hill began his meteorological career as the weekend weatherman for WWBT-TV in Richmond, Virginia. He spent the next four and a half years in Detroit before returning to Washington, D.C. in 1984 to work for CBS station WUSA. He spent 16 years with WUSA before moving to ABC7 (WJLA).

Hill left WJLA-TV as Chief Meteorologist on September 15, 2017. He was also a radio personality for WGTS 91.9 FM, a Christian radio station. Hill was honored with a Washington Emmy Award for his broadcasting excellence, as well as the American Meteorological Society’s “Seal of Approval.”

The late chief meteorologist guided people through weather forecasts for over five decades. His professional career definitely netted him a sizable wealth.

Relationship status

Hill’s wife and children are now his only survivors. He had a wife named Mary Ann. He had four children with his wife, including twins Maggie and Peter. Brian and Andrew are his other two children.

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