Perhaps, the health relapse of Wendy Rieger might be one of the reasons that she is in Hospice care. Let's know more below in the article.

Wendy Rieger, a former anchor, is well known for her appearance at NBC4. 

Starting her journalism journey in 1980, she covered news in D.C. for over 40 years and announced her retirement in 2021.

Recently, the health issues Rieger has cast the public focus on her these past few years. And now, her being referred to hospice care has taken her to the spotlight.

What Happened To Wendy Rieger In Hospice Care?

Wendy Rieger is in Hospice Care as publicized by the WRC-TV (NBC4) anchor Jim Handly.

And, we learned from the Facebook posts that she's getting wonderful care, she's comfortable and in no pain. After the news about her entering into hospice surfaced on the web, the social media has been flooded with people sending their thoughts and prayers to Wendy.

It is found that things got a lot harder in a few weeks for Wendy, which led her to be admitted to hospice care. She has struggled with health issues for the past year. 

Wendy Rieger Wendy was diagnosed with Glioblastoma last summer. She came back to work after surgery and her initial treatment. But, another health bell issue rang her door just after she recovered from her heart problem and that is a brain tumor.

All was well with her in her latest Facebook post where she shared that she was done with her cardiac rehabilitation from Adventist HealthCare.

For now, we only know that Rieger is relaxed, comfortable, and with her closest loved ones.

Wendy Rieger Ex-husband Sol Levine

Wendy Rieger was married to her now-ex-husband Sol Levine, who is a producer by profession.

But, their marriage was short-lived as the couple split and separated paths in September 1993.

According to IMDb, Sol has produced two television series named Crossfire and Avoiding Armageddon which got released in 1982 and 2003 respectively. Likewise, his producing credits also include NBC News Decision 2004. 

Wendy Rieger Married Life With New Husband

Wendy Rieger has been married to Dan Buckley, a retired cameraman.

After her divorce from her former partner Sol Levine, she found new love with a photographer Buckley, who also happened to be one of the cameramen for NBC.

Why Did Wendy Rieger Retire?

Wendy Rieger retired on December 17, 2021, because she wants to start a new chapter in her life.

As she said in the YouTube channel, which shared her reflection on Retirement and Her New Chapter, Rieger was ready to let go of something that she has been doing over and over for years.

She is on the mission to find a new path and for that, she had to leave the path that she is currently on. after spending more than 25 years at WRC-TV.

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