WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Dimitri Sotis, the evening anchor who brought news and insight to WTOP listeners for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 55, the station confirmed Monday morning.
“It is with the utmost sadness and shock that I write this email to let you all know our friend and coworker, Dimitri Sotis, has passed away,” said Joel Oxley, general manager of WTOP and president of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., in an email to staff early Sunday, according to the news agency.
Sotis was found unresponsive in his Alexandria, Virginia, home late Saturday night, the station said.
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Listeners knew Sotis’ distinct voice during his long tenure at WTOP, where he anchored the evening news from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. He joined the station in 1999.
In 2012, Sotis and his team were honored with the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award for best large-market radio newscast. The award recognized WTOP’s coverage of the U.S. mission that killed Osama bin Laden.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of longtime WTOP evening anchor Dimitri Sotis at the age of 55. Dimitri was a beloved member of the WTOP family for over two decades, bringing his passion for journalism and dedication to delivering the news to our listeners every evening.
Dimitri’s warm and engaging presence behind the microphone made him a familiar voice in households across the Washington, D.C. area. His commitment to reporting the facts with integrity and empathy was evident in every broadcast, earning him the respect and admiration of colleagues and listeners alike.
His sudden passing has left a void in our newsroom and in the hearts of all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to Dimitri’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Dimitri. Your legacy as a talented journalist and a kind soul will live on in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing you.
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