Stefan Holt passed over to his father after anchoring newscast in Chicago . Said ' he man who was a legend on the air and off it for more than 30 years, died suddenly at age 69 of complications from pneumonia last night while he was working as anchor on WFLD Channel before letting Holt Snr preview the day 's national stories . Lester shot back 'proud of you ' during sweet handover segment . Holt is filling in for shamed Brian Williams , son was covering a colleague .
Stefan Holt passed over to his father after anchoring newscast in Chicago . Said 'Hi , Dad ! ' before letting Holt Snr preview the day 's national stories . Lester shot back 'proud of you ' during sweet handover segment . Holt is filling in for shamed Brian Williams , son was covering a colleague .