Frank Camacho, longtime Phoenix news reporter, dies at 75

Frank Camacho, a longtime and beloved TV news anchor in Phoenix, has died.

Camacho, a pioneering journalist who was one of the first Mexican-American reporters on the air in the Valley, died Friday, Aug. 29, his family announced on Facebook. He was 75.

Camacho was born in Laveen and graduated from South Mountain High School. After Phoenix College, he worked at local radio stations KRUX and KTAR, then at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. From there, he entered TV news at a competitive time in metro Phoenix, working as a reporter first at KPHO and then KTVK. He also handled weekend anchor duties.

Frank was a respected journalist known for his objective, intelligent, and witty style," his family posted on Facebook.

"While he interviewed numerous dignitaries, including U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama, his favorite interviews were always with the everyday people of Arizona."

"Beyond his professional life, Frank was a passionate social justice activist, a devout Catholic, and a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks. He cherished every moment with his family, creating a legacy of love and treasured memories that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones."

https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2025/08/29/frank-camacho-obituary/85892849007/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAMklchjbGNrAySVM2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEefOF4Mz7kqSbPC__O4fedan5fUZagJOennmSQXJW2a09IfgJMGsfIQQONvUQ_aem_8G28Zm7hqBNn2AC2BxaaeQ

Locals know why he was a fan of the Giants and the D-backs. The article goes on to mention how after he retired from the media business he became the communications director for the Arizona Democratic Party.