Fox News Meteorologist Janice Dean Departs Due to MS

Longtime Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, that she is stepping away from the network after 22 years, citing a progression of symptoms from multiple sclerosis that made her demanding role unsustainable.

Dean, 56, shared the news in an emotional video message posted to social media, explaining that the early mornings, long hours on her feet, and stress of live broadcasting had become too difficult to manage with her condition. She was diagnosed with MS in 2005, a year after joining Fox News, and had been open with viewers about her health struggles throughout her career.

"For a long time, I was able to handle the early mornings, the many hours on my feet, and the stress of broadcasting live," Dean said. "Getting up at 2:30 in the morning and performing anything is hard, but especially for someone who has multiple sclerosis."

She described MS as a war inside the body, where the immune system attacks the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve, leaving permanent scars. While she was diagnosed early and had undergone various therapies for over two decades, Dean said there is no cure and her symptoms had worsened over time.