Robert MacNeil
Canadian-American journalist (1931–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Breckenridge Ware MacNeil OC (January 19, 1931 – April 12, 2024), often known as Robin MacNeil, was a Canadian-American journalist, writer and television news anchor. He partnered with Jim Lehrer to create the landmark public television news program The Robert MacNeil Report in 1975.[1] He co-anchored the program until 1995. The show eventually became the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour and is today the PBS NewsHour.
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Born | Robert Breckenridge Ware MacNeil (1931-01-19)January 19, 1931 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | April 12, 2024(2024-04-12) (aged 93) New York City, U.S. |
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Alma mater | Carleton University |
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Years active | 1956–2020 |
Notable credit | The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour |
Children | 4, including Ian |
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