Obituary of Dan Rather

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 January 29th, 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:

Journalist American Born on October 31st Born in 1931 Born in Texas

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.