Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Jim Avila, Veteran ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 69
A well-known journalist named Jim Avila, who worked for ABC News and reported on important topics like politics and consumer issues, has passed away at age 69.
He died after being sick for a long time.
Jim covered the White House, worked on the show "20/20," and even won many awards for his reporting.
He continued to write and report even when he wasn't feeling well.
He is remembered as a dedicated journalist and a kind colleague.
His family, including his three children, are in the thoughts of his former colleagues.
Veteran journalist Jim Avila, a former ABC News senior correspondent, died on November 12 at the age of 69.
Avila passed away after a prolonged illness, as announced by ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic.
His career included covering the White House, working as a "20/20" correspondent, and focusing on politics, justice, law, and consumer investigations.
Avila received numerous awards, including the Merriman Award, two National Emmy Awards, and five Edward R. Murrow Awards.
He continued his work as a senior investigative reporter at KGTV-TV in San Diego, even while dealing with poor health.
- Who
- Jim Avila, a former ABC News senior correspondent and investigative reporter
- What
- Died at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness
- When
- November 12
- Where
- Last worked at KGTV-TV in San Diego.
- Why
- Died after a battle with prolonged illness.
Coverage of Jim Avila's Career
Details on Jim Avila's Career
Awards Received
Coverage of Jim Avila's Career
Received Merriman Award from the White House Correspondents Association, two National Emmy Awards, and five Edward R Murrow Awards.
Details on Jim Avila's Career
Received the Merriman Award, two National Emmy Awards, five Edward R Murrow Awards, three Peter Lisagor Awards, Cine Golden Eagle Award, Mongerson Prize, five Chicago-area Emmy Awards, and was a 2019 Hall of Fame honoree by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
- Age
- 69
- Died
- November 12 after a long illness
- Notable Roles
- Senior correspondent for ABC News, "20/20" correspondent, Senior investigative reporter at KGTV-TV
- Awards
- Two National Emmy Awards, Five Edward R. Murrow Awards, Merriman Award, Three Peter Lisagor Awards, Cine Golden Eagle Award, Mongerson Prize, Five Chicago-area Emmy Awards, National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame (2019)
- Family
- Three children: Jamie, Jenny, and Evan
