Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and influential newsman, dies at 76

[SouthBayDem]

Source: CNN

Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN anchor who gained prominence for his coverage of the September 11 attacks and his pivotal role in shaping the network’s evening news format, died Sunday at 76, his family said.

Brown’s career in journalism began in local television in Seattle before becoming the founding anchor of ABC’s overnight news program “World News Now” and anchoring “World News Tonight Saturday.”

He later joined CNN, where he became known for his incisive reporting. From 2001 to 2005, he anchored “NewsNight,” a program that combined breaking news with in-depth analysis, and earned acclaim for his ability to handle complex stories with sensitivity and tact.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper called Brown “a great writer and broadcaster.”

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/us/aaron-brown-death-cnn-anchor-hnk/index.html

[calimary]

1. I just loved his work!

I remember noting his unique conversational delivery style, and being instantly impressed, the first night he was on. He was solid and unruffled to the core. Still a fan, here.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Awww, same here! He was a real newsman. And he was exactly who we needed on 9/11, I watched him then

[The Grand Illuminist]

3. Use to stay up for World News Now.

So he can introduce the World News Polka.

[MuseRider]

4. He is the main one who got me through 9/11.

I got home from taking my kids to school and that was my time to sit and drink a cup of tea and catch the news, I don't recall much else that day until i picked up my upset children that afternoon. My neighbor was not working that day and he called me as soon as he saw me pull in. We talked each other down all day.
RIP Mr. Brown. I did not follow you after 9/11 cooled down a bit. I hope you were able to keep up the good work and feel good about what you contributed.