Hughes Rudd

1921–1992 (age 71)

television journalist

Biography

Hughes Rudd brought warmth and measured judgment to television journalism, reporting on national events with a keen eye for detail and a reassuring voice that comforted viewers during moments of joy and sorrow alike.

His colleagues remember him for his thoughtful questions, his empathy with interviewees, and his commitment to clear storytelling, qualities that earned him a lasting place among America's most trusted broadcasters as he rests at Arlington National Cemetery.

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