Liz Bonis, longtime medical reporter for WKRC-TV Local12 cincinnatiAn Ohio patient died after battling colon cancer. Local12 published an obituary on Thursday (April 30) evening confirming Bonis’ death.
Liz Bonis was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023 and has bravely battled the cancer for the past three years while continuing to report for Local12. She participated in clinical trials of anti-cancer drugs during her treatment and encouraged others to do the same, Local12 revealed in their obituary.
Lizzie Bonis Cancer Battle: 2023-2026
Much of her reporting has focused on clinical trials of key cancer and other drugs. However, she did not disclose her diagnosis.
In an obituary posted by Local12, the organization remembered Bonis’ advocacy work for clinical trials.
“Liz Bonis, a medical reporter for Sinclair Broadcast Group’s WKRC-TV (Local 12 Cincinnati), encouraged others to participate in medical trials and new medical procedures,” the obituary reads. “As she stated, Liz participated in six clinical trials of experimental oncology drugs over the past four years.”
Liz Bonis worked in the Local12 newsroom until her final days, her obituary said, although she was battling colon cancer. Although the organization was aware of her diagnosis, per Bonis’ wishes, they kept it private.
“Liz was determined not to be the story but to get the story,” it reads. “Even to the end of her life, she told no one about her struggle. Instead, she aggressively reported on new medical technologies and cancer treatments even as her options were dwindling. She chose to help researchers and patients find solutions to others’ health challenges rather than focus on her own.”
“Out of respect for her wishes for confidentiality, Local 12 Vice President and General Manager Franco Gentile was particularly gracious during her final days,” the statement added.
This story is being updated.
