Death
Connable had Type I diabetes. He carried an insulin pump with him 24 hours a day. He had had diabetes since he was 13 years old. Connable was named as Volunteer of the Year by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in 2005 for his work to help find a cure to the disease.
Connable was recently hired by KOMO-TV in Seattle, Washington. On November 7, 2012 it was reported that Connable had passed away, possibly due to a seizure brought on by his diabetes.
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