Hugh Downs, whose congeniality and authoritative manner allowed him to move between the world of games shows and U.S. network news, has died at the age of 99. His television work ranged from Today, NBC's morning news show, to Tonight, working with Jack Paar. Over more than six decades as a broadcaster, Downs' television work ranged from Today, NBC's morning news show, to Tonight, with Jack Paar. Rest easy, Hugh Downs. Among the several books that he wrote were an autobiography, Yours Truly, Hugh Downs; A Shoal of Stars, his account of sailing a 65-foot ketch across the Pacific; and Thirty Dirty Lies About Old Age.

Source: CBC News July 02, 2020 20:15 UTC