Legedary ’20/20′ Host Hugh Downs Has Passed Away at 99

Legedary ’20/20′ Host Hugh Downs Has Passed Away at 99

If you are a fan of ABC hit television show ’20/20′ then you are familiar with broadcaster Hugh Downs that was a staple to the show before retiring in 1999.  Today it is being reported that prayers are in order, the legendary broadcaster Hugh Downs has passed away in his Scottsdale, Arizona home at the age of 99.

Hugh Downs had Northeast Ohio roots much like the legendary Just a Kid From Akron, LeBron James, Down’s too was a native of Akron, OH.  After his first year in college in Lima, OH, Downs became a radio announcer and program director before joining the Army during WWII then landing in Chicago joining the NBC team becoming a fixture on televisions across America.  Hugh Downs very first producer was another journalistic legend, Barbara Walters.   The Emmy Award-winning, Hugh Downs was also  served as a “Today” show anchor for nine years from 1962 to 1971.

According the family of Hugh Downs he passed away of natural causes.

Well be keeping the family of Hugh Downs uplifted in our prayers.

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