Emmy-Winning Journalist Arnold Diaz, Known for "Shame on You" Segment, Dies at 74 From Cancer

Diaz, recognized for his groundbreaking consumer investigative reporting that saw many wrongdoers convicted, won 48 Emmys over his extensive 50-year career and was inducted into the National Academy of Arts and Sciences Silver Circle in 1995.

Emmy-winning journalist Arnold Diaz, renowned for the 'Shame on You' series, passed away from multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, at age 74. His hard-hitting consumer investigative reports highlighted scams and wrongdoings, often leading to offenders' conviction.
Throughout his robust 50-year career, Diaz, one of the inaugural television news consumer watchdogs, worked for outlets like CBS, ABC's 20/20, WNYW, and WPIX, capturing 48 Emmy Awards for his groundbreaking reporting.
One of his trademark shows, the 'Shame on You' segment, later renamed as 'Shame, Shame, Shame,' exposed liars, cheats, and con artists, offering a public platform for victims' grievances, typically overlooked, and often resulting in resolution of their issues.
A Brooklyn native, Diaz started his journalism career in Miami after earning his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University post his bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from Florida State University.
Diaz was inducted into the distinguished National Academy of Arts and Sciences Silver Circle in 1995, signifying exceptional contributions to the broadcasting industry. Post-retirement from journalism in 2022, he left behind a significant legacy of fighting for justice.