WTOP evening anchor Dimitri Sotis dies at 55
WTOP evening anchor Dimitri Sotis has died at the age of 55. He was found unresponsive in his home in Alexandria, Virginia, late Saturday night.
Sotis was the evening anchor at WTOP for more than two decades and listeners often heard his distinctive voice weekdays from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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“It is with the utmost sadness and shock that I write this email to let you all know our friend and coworker, Dimitri Sotis, has passed away,” said Joel Oxley, general manager of WTOP and president of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., in an email to the staff early Sunday.
According to a release, Sotis “informed listeners about the news that affected their communities, helped them navigate weather emergencies, and delivered breaking news, such as the 2024 election. He not only ensured listeners got the latest results and the most up-to-date developments, but added context and perspectives.
“Sotis conducted countless live interviews with newsmakers and conveyed an earnest interest in any subject matter. He asked probing questions in a cordial way that got to the answers listeners needed to know.”
Afternoon drive anchor Shawn Anderson said Sotis “especially shined in breaking news situations, where you have to throw out the script and guide listeners through the fog and confusion.”
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