Bob Young

Journalist

Birthday November 7, 1923

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Jan 19, 2011 (87)

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About

Former anchor of The ABC Evening News, also known as World News. 

Before Fame

He started his journalism career as a TV news director.

Trivia

One of his best-received stories was his coverage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.

Family Life

He married twice: first to Shirley and then to Shelly, both of whom are now deceased.

Associated With

He used to anchor World News, which was later anchored by Diane Sawyer.