BREAKING NEWS: Peter Jennings dead at 67

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BREAKING NEWS: Peter Jennings dead at 67

#1 Postby Brent » Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:56 pm

:cry:

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... :cry:
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#2 Postby wx247 » Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:58 pm

Was just coming here to post the same thing.

How sad. :cry:
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#3 Postby Brent » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:03 pm

http://mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

That's about all the confirmation I need... that guy has sources.
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#4 Postby JTD » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:09 pm

:eek: :eek: :eek: :cry: :cry: :cry:

He is a truly great person and a one of a kind anchor. He will be sorely missed. I was so dreading this news.
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#5 Postby Brent » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:10 pm

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts
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#6 Postby wx247 » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:10 pm

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.
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#7 Postby Ivanhater » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:14 pm

i loved watching him :cry:
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#8 Postby azskyman » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:28 pm

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.
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#9 Postby Radar » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:34 pm

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!
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#10 Postby Anonymous » Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:46 am

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.
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#11 Postby Josephine96 » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:12 am

RIP Peter.. God Bless you
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#12 Postby Miss Mary » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:14 am

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.

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#13 Postby JTD » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:04 am

The above link is now posting that the earlier information was incorrect.

That's some good news but way to jump the gun :grr:
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#14 Postby wx247 » Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:56 am

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 :grr:


Headline still up at NewsBlues.
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#15 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sun Aug 07, 2005 12:52 pm

Prayers and thoughts go with Mr. Jennings, his family and friends.

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#16 Postby Stephanie » Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:44 pm

I am so sorry to here about this! :(
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#17 Postby beachbum_al » Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:42 pm

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. :cry:
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#18 Postby pojo » Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:59 pm

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.
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#19 Postby Brent » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:21 pm

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.

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#20 Postby Brent » Sun Aug 07, 2005 6:10 pm

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.
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