India, Nov. 13 -- Jim Avila, the television journalist who was formerly a senior news correspondent for ABC News died at the age of 69. His demise was announced by ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo on Thursday, November 13.

While an official cause of death has not yet been declared, Macedo announced that Avila had passed away after a 'long illness'. No additional details were disclosed. However, Macedo also pointed out that Avila had battled health problems in the past, including getting a kidney transplant.

Macedo, when speaking of Avila said, "Jim was an L.A.-based correspondent specializing in politics, justice, law and consumer investigations for nearly two decades. He also worked in the White House and broke the news that the U.S. ...