Beloved former Seattle weather anchor Steve Pool dies from Alzheimer's disease

"I am here to share the sad news that my dear husband, my love, has passed away from early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He fought this terrible disease privately for several years, and with every ounce of his being", wrote his wife.

"He was an extraordinary man, husband, father, and good friend to many. Please know that he truly loved his job and this community and felt so privileged to be a part of your lives. You were all so good to him and thereby good to us. Our hearts are irretrievably broken. Please say a prayer for him and our family," wrote his wife.

Steve was a Seattle broadcasting pioneer on KOMO 4 serving as the station's beloved weatherman and frequent host of charitable events. He began his career as an intern at the station when he was still a college student at the University of Washington in 1974.

Steve wore many hats at KOMO 4 over the years. At first, he was working on sports, then hard news, and then in 1984, Steve became KOMO 4’s chief weatherman, and it was a natural fit.

It worked so well, and he was so good that ABC's Good Morning America regularly used Steve as a fill-in. He was even featured in GQ magazine. Steve later hosted KOMO 4’s Miracle Network for Children’s Hospital.

"I'd say 99.9% of the things I was able to do here was so far, so hugely more than I ever dreamed in my wildest dreams," Steve said talking about his retirement. "Really, to be able to do this business and to be able to be successful with it, I'm really proud of that."

Steve adored his family and when he talked about them, he would beam with pride. He is survived by his wife Michelle, and his daughters Lindsey and Marissa.

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