Sam Champion Shows Skin Cancer Scar on First Day Back at GMA [Video]

Sam Champion has returned to live TV after taking a leave of absence to have skin cancer surgery for a spot under his eye — a spot he said was “larger and deeper than I’d expected,” leaving the beloved Good Morning America weather anchor with a sizable scar.

The longtime New York news personality, 63, has been documenting his skin cancer journey on social media, and for his Oct. 18 return to live TV, he shared details of his surgery, along with cancer prevention tips.

“I hope that one day, no, one has to go through surgery to get rid of skin cancer,” Champion said. 

Looking back on how he developed skin cancer, Champion shared, “I love nothing more than being outside. But these days, I wouldn’t think about going outside without sunscreen. It wasn’t always the case.”

“I don’t even have any …