Obituaries

McClellan, Don

Sept 27, 2020

Don McClellan, a WSB-TV legend who became known for his running coverage of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, died Sunday morning.

His family said McClellan died peacefully at his home in Smyrna after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 88.

He worked as a reporter for 55 years before he retired from Channel 2 Action News.

Don McClellan is survived by his wife of 44 years Gisela, son Scott, stepson Chris Nichols and his wife Alexia and four step-grandchildren.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19.

Read more about Don McClellan at wsbtv.com

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