David Brinkley

1920–2003 (age 83)

Journalist

Biography

David Brinkley was a trusted voice in American journalism for decades, delivering the news with crisp wit and a calm demeanor first on NBC's Huntley-Brinkley Report and later alongside new ventures on ABC.

His thoughtful commentary, sharp interviews, and devotion to journalistic integrity earned him numerous awards and the esteem of colleagues and viewers alike.

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