Peter Jennings,the suave, Canadian-born broadcaster who delivered the news toAmericans each night in five separate decades, died Sunday. He was 67.Jennings, who announced in April that he had lung cancer, died at hisNew York home, ABC News President David Westin said late Sunday...read on
I decided to link to:
the video (from an earlier post)
...when Peter announced his illness to the world on4/06. I believe this was his last TV appearance. What a distinct voicehe had that helped make him such a great anchor. No matter what yourpolitical persuasion is Jeff summed it up nicely:
"Though I disagreed with his politics, I long admiredJennings for his dedication to the professiona dedication that hismarathon 911 coverage likely etched into the minds of many Americans.
Rest in peace."