After more than two decades of brightening screens on “Fox & Friends,” Janice Dean has decided to depart from Fox News. The veteran meteorologist disclosed her decision this week, revealing that the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis have made it difficult to maintain the early-morning shifts and extended hours required for the role.
I’ve seen your questions about my absence. Please know that I’ve appreciated every comment, prayer, and supportive message you’ve sent my way. They have truly touched me.
Saying farewell is tough, but it’s something we must do before we can say hello again…
With love,
JD ☀️
 pic.twitter.com/S3moZdN5HN— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) June 25, 2026
Her decision reflects both personal courage and the quiet realities many face with chronic illness. Yet, this is not supposed to be a sad farewell; this is an article celebrating a woman who was our favorite Fox News Weather Machine on American television.
Beyond her career in weather, Dean earned deep respect from Americans for her relentless, courageous advocacy on behalf of nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. After losing both of her parents-in-law to New York’s disastrous nursing home policies, Dean refused to stay silent. She took on then-Governor Andrew Cuomo and a hostile mainstream media, demanding accountability and transparency when few others would. This fierce, principled fight cemented her status not just as a morning show staple, but as a voice of grit and integrity for millions of Americans.
#neverforget pic.twitter.com/Rxja99V5Yq
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) June 24, 2026