PoliGuy78 0 Posted July 2, 2004 I'm wondering if you guys in England have heard of Hugh Downs. He was a news anchor here in America. Most notably, he co-anchored the American Broadcasting Company's "20/20" for many years. He is 83. I don't know how well he's doing, but keep him in mind as you form the next Deathlist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted July 2, 2004 Never heard of him myself, but still, we gotta balance the Euro bias somehow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted July 2, 2004 I simply cannot believe that old Hugh is not better known in the UK. Actually, as journalism is quite the mutual admiration society, I hardly think his death would go unreported by at least Reuters and the Beeb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackThirteen 1 Posted July 3, 2004 Good call. He has to bite it soon. Ever since I found this site I've been racking my brain for good ones and that is one I wish I'd thought of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted July 5, 2004 Is Walter Kronkite still going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_guest Posted July 5, 2004 Is Walter Kronkite still going? Yep Walter Kronkite is still alive ............ you may have to wait a while too seeing his Mother lived to be 101 ! ( IMDB source ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted July 5, 2004 Thanks for that update. Is he related to the Royal Family at all? Mother dead at 101 and all that....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PoliGuy78 0 Posted July 11, 2004 Is Walter Kronkite still going? Cronkite gets around amazingly well for an 87-year-old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 4, 2006 Wo w I just found hout that Hugh downs is now 85 since Februarry orf thios year now that werere in Cant' locate information on him for anything recently. Wonderr how he;s doing. Look at theat there I see my favorite newssdacaster has also ebeeen mentioned here. Wakter Cronkite. Heward mention of him somewhwree else toooo recentlyt . Didd I mention I am geteteting trubed tomoooreeeow. unleasss I pass out begfgore then, and forget to go ther. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted June 5, 2006 I found a photo of Hugh Downs from an article dated October 2005. He doesn't exactly look as though he's been nipping at the fountain of youth but...the only health related thing I found mentioned anywhere is that he's color blindhttp://www.doney.net/aroundaz/celebrity/DA_downs_hugh.jpg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted June 5, 2006 I found a photo of Hugh Downs from an article dated October 2005. He doesn't exactly look as thoughhe's been nipping at the fountain of youth but...the only health related thing I found mentioned anywhere is that he's color blindhttp://www.doney.net/aroundaz/celebrity/DA_downs_hugh.jpg. http://www.doney.net/aroundaz/celebrity/DA_downs_hugh.jpg is the link for 85 year old colorblind hugh, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted June 5, 2006 Hugh Downs did a guest voice a few years back for Family Guy when he was in his earlier 80s. Seemed to be good and healthy then, although of course health can deteriorate rapidly. Though overall, I'd say he's still got some juice left in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted June 5, 2006 Does he have a brother called Neil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 8, 2006 Does he have a brother called Neil? Argh! That joke was so bad, I should have told it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 2, 2020 I assume it's been posted elsewhere but Hugh Downs is dead: https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-people-hugh-downs/u-s-television-broadcaster-hugh-downs-dies-at-age-99-idUKKBN243313 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 2, 2020 Just noticed this thread is exactly 16 years old. So....legal.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiesa52 132 Posted July 2, 2020 Yup Hugh Downs has died- he lived a good long life on 99 years! One of America's best newscasters, he also hosted the Today Show, a morning show, and he hosted a few quiz shows- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
