Jon Lewis had been a reporter for News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB for 20 years.

ATLANTA -- A longtime Atlanta reporter and familiar face among the media who covered some of the city's biggest stories has died, his employer has confirmed.

WSB Radio verified the death of 56-year-old Jon Lewis on Thursday. For 20 years, Lewis reported for News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB for 20 years.

The native New Yorker had been off in recent months following a brain hemorrhage over the summer, complications of which ultimately led to his death.

"We will certainly keep you posted on whether there will be services and I know you will keep Jon's wife Abbie and their sons in your thoughts through this holiday season," WSB's Donna Hall said.