Obituary of Dan Rather

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Dan Rather

Daniel Rather (born October 31st, 1931 in Wharton, Texas) was a Journalist who was best well known for reading the evening news on an American TV network. Dan may have died on March 15th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of complications from being rather old. He was 94.

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Dan Rather Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Rather, Daniel
    • Common Name: Dan Rather
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Wharton, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: October 31, 1931
    • Age: 94
    • Also Known As: Danny, Dan Jr.
    • Occupation: Journalist
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Daniel's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Daniel Irvin Rather Jr.
    • Father: Daniel Irvin Rather Sr.
    • Mother: Byrl Veda Page
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jean Goebel (married 1957-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Danjack Rather
    • Daughter(s):
      • Robin Rather

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

JournalistAmerican Born on October 31st Born in 1931 Born in Texas Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"Probably deserved it. Maybe I used it inappropriately. Maybe I'm a poor person to talk about it because I have little myself. But I want to hear the word. I want to hear it praised, and the men and women who have courage elevated." - Speaking at the forty-eighth annual conference of the Radio-Television News Directors Association, September 29, 1993." (IMDB)

"Daniel Rather was a legendary journalist and news anchor whose powerful presence and unwavering dedication to the truth will always be remembered. (V)"

"Daniel Rather lived a fulfilling and influential life that left a lasting impact on the world. (V)"

Is Mr. Daniel Rather still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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