WTNH Political Reporter Mark Davis Dies at the age of 76

Recently, news of the death of television news journalist Mark Davis has come to light. Mark Davis died on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 76. The death of journalist Mark Davis was confirmed by WTNH-TV on Tuesday.

The cause of death of journalist Mark Davis has not been confirmed. But according to reports, he had surgery for bladder cancer last year.

Mark Davis was well recognized for always beating out other reporters to ask the first question at news conferences. Mark Davis covered Connecticut politics for 3 decades for the local ABC affiliate. Journalist Mark worked at the station for 36 years. In 2020, Davis retired while working as Chief Capitol Correspondent.

“For decades, Mark Davis provided the people of Connecticut with valuable news and information about what was going on in their state, giving them insight into their communities, their government, and their neighbors,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “Mark Davis is a Connecticut icon, and his passing is a loss for our state. On behalf of the State of Connecticut, I send my condolences to Mark’s entire family, including his wife Betsy, as well as his friends and colleagues at WTNH, and I thank him for his service to our state.”

“Mark Davis was a world class newsman and craftsman, with keen insight, incomparable drive and unimpeachable integrity. He was also a deeply caring, generous colleague and friend, with an unquenchable sense of humor. He treasured his ties to the people of Connecticut,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal said.