Drew Griffin

Drew Griffin (October 21, 1962 – December 17, 2022) was an American journalist known for his work at CNN. He won numerous awards, including Emmy Awards and Peabody Awards, for his coverage of significant events such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Veterans Health Administration controversy of 2014. Born to Michael and Judith Griffin, Drew graduated from Evergreen Park Community High School and later attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in communications. He began his career at WICD-TV in Illinois before working in various states and joining CNN in May 2004. Drew’s impactful reporting made him a respected figure in the field of journalism.