Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, 76, died Sunday, according to news shared by his family.
Mr. Brown, who began his career at a local television station in Seattle, was the first host of ABC News' “World News Now'' and anchored the station's “World News Tonight Saturday'' program. According to CNNfirst shared the news of his death.
He then joined CNN and anchored the show “NewsNight” in the early 2000s.
Mr. Brown became famous for his coverage of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. That day was Brown's first appearance on CNN. He reported on the terrorist attack for 17 hours.
He won the Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of 9/11, the paper said.
After leaving CNN, Brown became a professor at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Support for the late journalist poured in from former colleagues and others at CNN.
“AC360” anchor Anderson Cooper praised Brown's broadcasting skills.
Cooper was “thoughtful, funny, hard-working and had a truly unique talent and beautiful way of using words,” CNN reported.
CNN International presenter John Vose expressed gratitude for everything he learned from Brown and that in an industry that demands efficiency and certainty, it's okay to say “I don't know.” It is said that he learned this from Mr. Brown.
“That's one of the greatest things he taught me as a reporter,” Vows said. “But he also taught me to definitely up my game and become a better reporter, and to be ready to answer the only questions he can ask.” Ta. ”
in post On social platform X, former CNN anchor Brian Stelter also praised Brown's work.
“Aaron Brown has passed away. He was one of the greatest anchors in CNN's history. Newsnight from 2001 to 2005 was famous for his thoughtful writing and tough questions.” Everything was Aaron, right down to the “whipping.” This is his trademark morning edition preview,” Stelter wrote.
Legal commentator and analyst Jeffrey Toobin also weighed in on X, praising the late anchor's work.
“#AaronBrown was different than any other journalist or other person I knew,” Toobin I wrote. “He had an extraordinary literary sensibility, but he also understood video and photography.”
“Intellectual without a degree. Someone who got kicked out of a casino for counting cards in a blackjack game. An avid golfer. Goodbye, dear friend,” he added.
