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Veteran journalist Barton Deiters dies at 56
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and last updated 2021-04-16 23:01:58-04
(WXMI) â Local reporter Barton Deiters has died of West Nile virus at the age of 56, according to WOOD TV8.
In a tribute to Deiters, WOOD writes that the Wyoming native battled the disease for the past seven months. They say his family was with him when he passed.
Deiters was a staple of West Michigan journalism and a beloved member of the community.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends and his coworkers at WOOD TV8.
Read WOODâs full tribute
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