Roy Ackland, the longtime host of Roy’s Folks on FOX8, passed away. Let’s see How did the Former host of FOX8 Roy Ackland die and Roy Ackland Cause of death in detail.
How did Roy Ackland die?
Roy Ackland, a longtime community spotlight host for FOX8, passed away on March 14, 2023 at 8:53 p.m.
One of the family member of Roy Ackland shared the news on Facebook.
One of the most recognisable voices and faces in North Carolina television was Ackland. The downhome weatherman, with that neighborly personality, brought us all together with “Roy’s People.” Later on, a celebration of life service will be held.
Please remember Roy by making a donation to your neighbourhood Salvation Army in place of flowers.
Roy Ackland Cause of death
We’re sorry to have to inform you that Roy Ackland has passed away. Roy Ackland was regarded as having a friendly personality. Many people must be curious to know the Roy Ackland cause of death in light of the recent news. The precise Roy Ackland cause of death hasn’t been revealed, yet. As soon as we find out more information, we’ll update this story. Our staff does not confirm any rumors regarding the news, but you can be sure that we are doing everything in our power to gather relevant information about the tragedy and present the most recent updates as quickly as possible; nevertheless, remember that family privacy should be respected.
Who was Roy Ackland?
Roy Ackland was born on March 22, 1938, and was brought up in England until his father, a researcher and novelist, relocated the family to Texas. His knowledge of the weather during his time in the Air Force led him to television. Ackland began collaborating with “Positively Piedmont” feature photojournalist David Weatherly in 1987 after joining WGHP as a weatherman. They matched each other perfectly. The following year, the show moved from Murphy to Manteo, and its name changed to “Roy’s People.”
Over three decades, the two searched the state and the South seeking interesting people for WGHP listeners and other state television stations that broadcast the series. The two caught the best of the Tar Heel state sharing stories of regular people and major occurrences like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse’s journey out from the approaching sea in 1999. The “Roy’s People Crafts Fair,” which attracted thousands of visitors and raised tens of thousands of dollars for The Salvation Army, frequently took the place of the series, which frequently included his wife and three daughters. After Chad Tucker took over the popular “Roy’s People with Chad Tucker” series, Ackland retired to Eastern North Carolina in 2017.
Roy Ackland has died. (FOX8)
Tributes to Roy Ackland
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to his family and expressed how much they loved him. The news of this occurrence has upset his supporters and fans.
Karen’s Fried pies wrote,
“In 2012, I couldn’t believe, I received a phone call from FOX 8 that Roy’s Folks wanted to do a story about my little pie business. That was a fun day filming and laughing with Roy. After that I became a lifetime member of Roy’s Folks. Such sad news hearing that Roy passed away today. Big HUG to his family and friends 
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Carol Andrews wrote,
“You’ve left us with such amazing memories, dear friend. Tonight, you gained your wings a week shy of your 85th birthday. Rest in Heaven, Roy Ackland. I’m sure Frank and Rich are welcoming you to your new home. Thank you for the incredible difference you made in my life. My prayers are for your family and all who loved you. My gratitude is that I got the chance to share an anchor desk and more importantly a friendship with you. 💔🙏🏽❤️”
Meterologist Daniel Crews wrote,
“Local television host and weather anchor Roy Ackland has passed away at 84. Roy worked at WGHP for nearly 3 decades before retiring in 2017. On air we may be competing stations, but we are also human. Tonight I express my condolences to Roy’s family and those, across town, that knew him well.”
Obituary
One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died. We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.
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It is ROY’S FOLKS!!!
To the family and friends of Roy Ackland I offer up my prayers for you all and hope that God will fill your hearts with peace and his love during your time of grief for the loss of a well liked and respected man. I had the pleasure of meeting Roy way back in the mid 80’s when he used to bring his folkswagon van into the shop that I worked at to have repairs done to it. And I have seen him around at other places as well over the years like in my local AutoZone in Lexington NC. And each time that I saw him I always took the time to speak with him and he would always take the time to talk to me. I also used to enjoy watching Roy’s folks on fox8 where I have watched him for most of his time there. And though Chad Tucker does a decent job of doing Roy’s folks it’s just not the same without ol Roy. And I will miss him as well. And the way that he would always end his segment’s with Roy Ackland Fox8 News! May God’s grace and peace be with you all. Marty Motley (Fan)