St. Louis, MO (KTRS)  Longtime Fox 2 news broadcaster John Auble has died.

Fox 2 News reports that Auble died Saturday night after a long battle with cancer.

The station posted this statement on its website: “John was a warrior a true journalist who cared. He served the St. Louis community well and we are grateful for his service. We will miss his passion, dedication and his marvelous wit.”

Auble worked as an anchor and reporter for KTVI for 23 years. He retired in 2011 as a result of his illness.

He is survived by his wife Charmaine, five children, seven grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Auble was 77.