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Hugh Malcolm Downs (February 14, 1921 – July 1, 2020) was an American radio and television broadcaster, announcer and programmer; television host; news anchor; TV producer; author; game show host; talk show sidekick; and music composer. A regular television presence from the mid 1940s until the late 1990s, he had several successful roles on ...
Jul 2, 2020 · Hugh Downs, the omnipresent broadcaster whose career spanned more than half a century, including 20 years on ABC's "20/20," has died at age 99. Downs died on Wednesday in his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement from his family.
Jul 2, 2020 · Broadcasting icon Hugh Downs died on Wednesday at his Scottsdale, Arizona, home at the age of 99, his family confirmed to NBC News on Thursday. Downs, an Ohio native, joined NBC in Chicago...
Jul 2, 2020 · Hugh Downs, the versatile and Emmy-winning broadcaster whose decades-long TV career ranged from anchoring ABC News’ “20/20” to the “Today” show to serving as Jack Paar’s sidekick on ...
Jul 2, 2020 · Hugh Downs, whose honeyed delivery and low-key but erudite manner helped make him a familiar face and voice on television for half a century, and whose career included long stints as host of both...
Jul 2, 2020 · NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has died at age 99.
Jul 2, 2020 · Broadcasting legend Hugh Downs, known for his lengthy tenure as co-host of ABC's 20/20 and NBC's Today, died July 1 at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 99.
Jul 2, 2020 · Hugh Downs, anchorman for the ABC news program “20/20” and, before that, NBC’s “The Today Show,” has died at 99.
Hugh Downs was born on 14 February 1921 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Live from Lincoln Center (1976), Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) and Concentration (1958). He was married to Ruth Shaheen. He died on 1 July 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
Jul 2, 2020 · Hugh Downs, a television pioneer who became one of the medium’s most enduring, likable and reassuring presences in a five-decade career that included serving as Jack Paar’s late-night...
