Wayne Dawson shares thanks after ‘health challenges’

* The above video shows Wayne Dawson recently operating a ‘rover’ at NASA*

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland’s Own, Fox 8’s Wayne Dawson , is sending his “heartfelt thank you,” as he recovers from surgery due to “health challenges,” the NE Ohio legendary journalist said Sunday.

Wayne posted to his Instagram page that, “Last Thursday I underwent a very long but successful 9-hour surgery at the Cleveland Clinic but God was in the operating room guiding the hands of those working on his child,” Dawson wrote along side a photo of many get well cards and flowers that have been sent to him.

Dawson added, “I’ll explain more about what I’m dealing with at a later date when I am back on the air at Fox 8 but know that I love you all and I miss you very much. See you soon. Wayne.”

You can read Wayne’s thank you post by clicking here.

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Get well soon Wayne and looking forward to seeing you back on the air with the entire team from Fox 8 News in the Morning.

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