In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80
Labeled “the Prince of Darkness,” he refused to follow an order by NATO’s commander during the Balkans war, saying, “It’s not worth starting World War III.”
Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96
Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.
Yehuda Bauer, 98, Scholar Who Saw Jewish Resistance in Holocaust, Dies
A leading historian of antisemitism, he countered the prevailing narrative of Jewish victimhood and later pushed back against efforts to diminish the Holocaust’s significance.
Paul Di’Anno, Early Iron Maiden Frontman, Dies at 66
He sang with the band in its early years before being replaced by Bruce Dickinson. He later worked with other bands and pursued a solo career.
Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies
Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.
Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas, Is Dead
Mr. Sinwar climbed the ranks of the Palestinian militant group to plot the deadliest attack on Israel in its history.
Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce
Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration, tariffs and the 2020 election.
Lily Ebert, Holocaust Survivor, Author and TikTok Star, Dies at 100
She survived Auschwitz, wrote a best-selling memoir, “Lily’s Promise,” and spoke to a following of 2 million fans on TikTok.
Peter Jay, Headline-Making British Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 87
His appointment sparked criticism and charges of nepotism. He later achieved unwanted attention as a character in the novel “Heartburn.”