Frank Camacho, a veteran Arizona TV news anchor familiar to generations, has died.
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Camacho passed on Aug. 29 from prostate cancer, his family announced in a Facebook post. He was 75.
Frank Camacho was a trailblazer in journalism and one of the first Mexican-American anchors in the Phoenix area. His distinguished career, which included interviews with presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama, began at local radio stations, according to AZ Central.
“Frank was a respected journalist known for his objective, intelligent, and witty style,” his family wrote 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,” they continued.
Arizona Family TV crew from past and present gathered today to remember our teammate Frank Camacho. Terrific man! pic.twitter.com/VoHBoSLszF
— Brad Cesmat (@bradcesmat) September 9, 2025
“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,” his family added.
Frank Camacho’s Prolific Broadcasting Career
The beloved broadcaster previously worked at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. He began his television career as a reporter at CBS affiliate KPHO before moving to Channel 3, where he also worked as a weekend anchor.
Camacho retired from TV in 2012 and became the communications director for the Arizona Democratic Party.
According to his online obituary, Camacho received several notable awards throughout his career. These include the NATAS (National Television Academy) Silver Circle Award in 2007, the Arizona Hispanic Community Forum’s Media Award (2006-2007), the Arizona Interfaith Movement Golden Rule Honoree Media Award in 2006, and Arizona State University’s Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán Semana Cultural Presenter Award in 1999, among others.
Meanwhile, Camacho’s colleague Daryn Kagan honored the late journalist, stating, “there simply was not a finer human.”
“Somehow, I was lucky enough to have my desk right across from his for my 5+ years at Channel 3. When I think of all the things I learned during that time, far beyond what I learned as a journalist, is what I learned just watching Frank move through the world, his loyalty, his morals, his IMMENSE love for his family, these are the things I know I was meant to learn in my time in Phoenix,” Kagan recalled in a Facebook post.
Camacho is survived by his wife, Margie, and children: Frank Jr. (wife Jennifer Brewer), Matthew (wife Jaime), Melissa, Ana Hansen (husband Eric), Marlo Brown (husband Brad), and Mark Perry (wife Michelle). His grandchildren include Elizabeth, Jacob, Christopher, Sarah, Emily, Jaidon Hansen, Ben Brown, Mia Brown, Melia Perry, and the family dog, Obi-Wan Kenobi Camacho.