David Brinkley

David Brinkley

Deceased · Born: Jul 10, 1920 · Died: Jun 11, 2003

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1920 Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Spouse
  • Susan Melanie Benfer

    ( Jun 10, 1972 to Jun 11, 2003 )
  • Flora Ann Fischer

    ( Oct 11, 1946 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

David Brinkley, a renowned journalist, held the esteemed position of hosting the esteemed news program, This Week with David Brinkley, from the year 1982 until his eventual retirement in the year 1997. In the year 1992, he was honored with a prestigious Peabody Award for his outstanding report on the momentous 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal event in world history.

As a seasoned news analyst, Brinkley was widely recognized for his concise, incisive comments and his characteristic dry wit, which served to captivate and inform his audience with ease.