Date of Birth: July 29, 1938
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: August 7, 2005
Biography
Peter Charles Archibald Ewart Jennings was a renowned Canadian-American journalist, best known for his role as the sole anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight” from 1983 until his death in 2005. Jennings began his career in journalism at a young age, working as a radio DJ at age 9 and later as a news anchor for CJOH-TV in Ottawa. His big break came in 1964 when he was hired by ABC News. Despite a brief stint as the anchor of “Peter Jennings with the News” in the 1960s, he found his niche as a foreign correspondent. Jennings reported from various international hotspots, establishing himself as a trusted and authoritative voice. His coverage of major events such as the Vietnam War, the Munich Olympics massacre, and the fall of the Berlin Wall earned him a place among the most respected journalists of his time. Jennings became a U.S. citizen in 2003, two years before his death from lung cancer in 2005.
5 Interesting Facts about Peter Jennings
1. Peter Jennings dropped out of high school but later received ten honorary degrees from prestigious institutions, including Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania.
2. He covered the Vietnam War extensively and was one of the youngest correspondents to do so.
3. Jennings was on the air for over 60 continuous hours during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, providing calm and authoritative coverage.
4. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including 16 Emmys and two George Foster Peabody Awards.
5. Jennings became a U.S. citizen in 2003, after having lived and worked in the United States for several decades.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Jennings
1. “I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn’t learn something new, and if there is a secular blessing, that is it.”
2. “We have always had a great respect for the news, and I think it’s a great time for news.”
3. “I think sometimes negative news can be entertaining, but the fact is, there’s a lot of good news out there.”
4. “I find myself getting more cynical by the minute, yet more hopeful.”
5. “I think I am very mainstream – I’m committed to good works in my life, and I’m hopeful that this will be reflected in the way I am remembered.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Peter Jennings’ net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Peter Jennings had two children: Elizabeth Jennings and Christopher Jennings.
Relevant Links
1. [Peter Jennings Biography – ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=125651
2. [Peter Jennings – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0420898/
4. [Peter Jennings – Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/media-figure/peter-jennings
