What happened to Hugh Downs?
What happened to Hugh Downs?
Hugh Downs, whose smooth delivery and warm demeanor led to a seven-decade career in television news and talk, died Wednesday at the age of 99. Downs died of natural causes at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, his great-niece, Molly Shaheen, told the Associated Press.
When did Hugh Downs leave the Today show?
Downs hosted Today from September 1962 until he retired in October 1971.
How old is Hugh Downs?
99 years (1921–2020)
Hugh Downs/Age at death
Was Hugh Downs the host of Jeopardy?
He was the original host of Concentration, from August 1958 to January 1969. He is best known for his news work, mainly 20/20 and the Today Show, which he co-hosted with Barbara Walters….
| Hugh Downs | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 14, 1921 |
| Died: | July 1, 2020 |
| Occupation: | Host, Journalist |
Where did Hugh Downs go to college?
Wayne State University
Columbia UniversityHunter CollegeBluffton UniversityShawnee High School
Hugh Downs/Education
Where is Hugh Downs buried?
Hugh Downs
| Original Name | Hugh Malcolm Downs |
|---|---|
| Birth | 14 Feb 1921 Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA |
| Death | 1 Jul 2020 (aged 99) Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA |
| Burial | Christ Church of the Ascension Memory Garden Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Show Map |
| Plot | Niche 54 |
What was Hugh Downs famous for?
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.
Did Hugh Downs have a brother?
Mr. Downs married Ruth Shaheen in 1944; she died in 2017. He is survived by their children, Hugh Raymond and Deirdre Lynn Downs; a brother, Wallace; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Who is Hugh Downs daughter?
Deirdre Downs
Hugh Downs/Daughters
What game shows did Hugh Downs Host?
Downs served as announcer and sidekick for Tonight Starring Jack Paar from 1957 to 1962, co-host of the NBC News program Today from 1962 to 1971, host of the Concentration game show from 1958 to 1969, and anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20 from 1978 to 1999.
