We have a heartbreaking update to share.
Former Action News Jax anchor Mark Spain passed away from pancreatic cancer, just weeks after his diagnosis.
Spain was an evening anchor at Action News Jax from 2007 to 2014.
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He was known for the Kid Care Report, which examined violations that local daycares received during their Florida Department of Children and Families inspections.
After leaving Jacksonville, Spain and his family moved to Lynchburg, Va., and has been an anchor at WSET ABC 13 since 2015.
His family released this statement on social media on Thursday:
Hello sunshines! It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my loving husband Mark. Our family along with the city of Lynchburg lost a man of hope, someone who loves his city and stood for equality, treating others with respect and kindness. He was a husband, father, brother, friend and a positive light in the community. My first true love. He brought so much joy, compassion, love and strength into our lives, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. The last 23 years have been a wonderful journey filled with love, laughter and many wonderful memories. A journey that I would do all over again.