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BREAKING NEWS: Peter Jennings dead at 67
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:56 pm
by Brent
Apparently ABC affiliates have been told to prepare for his death at anytime. He was diagnosed with lung cancer several months ago and hasn't been seen on-air since. So sad...
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:58 pm
by wx247
Was just coming here to post the same thing.
How sad.
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:03 pm
by Brent
http://mediabistro.com/tvnewser/
That's about all the confirmation I need... that guy has sources.
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:09 pm
by JTD
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:10 pm
by Brent
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:10 pm
by wx247
Brent wrote:http://mediabistro.com/tvnewser/
That's about all the confirmation I need... that guy has sources.
I saw that earlier and was looking around to see what else I could find. News Blues apparently broke the story.
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:14 pm
by Ivanhater
i loved watching him
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:28 pm
by azskyman
Peter Jennings had a way of talking to me when he reported the news. It is a rare thing to be able to communicate that way with strangers.
I hope he goes peacefully and with dignity...as he will be remembered as a very good journalist at least by me.
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:34 pm
by Radar
I remember him reporting and not leaving the studio during the 9/11 aftermath. He did an extraordinary job covering that. He was so calm and rational about the whole horrible experience he made me feel calmer. I will miss him he truly is one of the great anchormen of all time!
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:46 am
by Anonymous
While I did not watch him as much as other news anchors, I did grow up watching him and remember him. I also remember he hosted a spectacular program called, "The Century, America's Time" and wrote the book. Man, I was a history buff (STILL AM) in the 5th-8th grade and read his book so many times! My prayers are with him and his family, god bless you Peter...take care pal.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:12 am
by Josephine96
RIP Peter.. God Bless you
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:14 am
by Miss Mary
Oh that is so sad. He went downhill pretty fast didn't he? Seems like a few weeks ago, the sad diagnosis was revealed. I do hope he doesn't suffer and goes without severe pain.
Peter Jennings will always have a very special place in the Journalism world.
Mary
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:04 am
by JTD
The above link is now posting that the earlier information was incorrect.
That's some good news but way to jump the gun
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:56 am
by wx247
jason0509 wrote:The above link is now posting that the earlier information was incorrect.
That's some good news but way to jump the gun
Headline still up at NewsBlues.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 12:52 pm
by Skywatch_NC
Prayers and thoughts go with Mr. Jennings, his family and friends.
Eric
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:44 pm
by Stephanie
I am so sorry to here about this!
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:42 pm
by beachbum_al
I was wondering how he was doing. It seemed like he announced that he had lung cancer and nothing else. I hate to hear this news. I watched my uncle suffer and die from lung cancer last year and it is not something that I would want anybody to go through.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:59 pm
by pojo
It is tough to go through cancer treatment, however, I wish the best for Peter and his family. He is one strong man!
However, I cannot find conclusive evidence that the 'near death' statements are fact. Everything that I've seen, ABC has denied the reports.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:21 pm
by Brent
From:
http://groups.msn.com/BostonTVNews
JENNINGS: NEAR DEATH?
A SOURCE AT WABC IN NYC TELLS BTVN: STAFFERS AT ABC NEWS ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING FURTHER WORD ON PETER JENNINGS' CONDITION, AS WORD SURFACES HIS DEATH MAY BE IMMINENT.
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 6:10 pm
by Brent
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-new ... &&page=251
Post 291... sounds like it's true but they are trying to keep it inside ABC's walls. Strange.
and this...
Also, sounds macabre, but obit tape in sitting on EIC's desk in NYC.
