Obituary of David Brinkley

David Brinkley

David McClure Brinkley (born July 10, 1920 in Wilmington, North Carolina) was a broadcaster who was best known for working on American network TV (NBC and ABC) in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997. David died on June 11, 2003 and his death was reportedly due to complications of a fall. He died at age 82.

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David Brinkley Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Brinkley, David
Common Name: David Brinkley
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: July 10, 1920
Age: 82 (at death)
Also Known As: Dave, Davy
Occupation: Broadcaster

Religion: Presbyterian
Net Worth: $1.9 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Navy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

David's Family Tree

Birth Name: David McClure Brinkley
Father: William Graham Brinkley
Mother: Mary MacDonald Brinkley (née West)
Brother(s):

Sister(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Ann Fischer (married 1946-divorced 1968)
Susan Adolph (married 1972-2003, his death)

Son(s):

Alan Brinkley
John Brinkley
Joel Brinkley

Daughter(s):

Alexis Brinkley

Death Notice:

Date: June 11 2003 at age 82
Place: Houston, Texas, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (fall)
Interment: Buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Category Tags:

Broadcaster American Born on July 10th Born in 1920 Born in North Carolina Died in 2003 Died at age 82 Died from Accident

David's Notable Roles:

Quotable Quotes:

""Most of my life I've simply been a reporter covering things, and writing and talking about it." (1992)" (IMDB)

"All you need is love. "

"I don't like it when surgeons take a perfectly interesting looking woman and she ends up looking like a blow up doll."

"I am in no sense of the word a great artist, not even a great animator; I have always had men working for me whose skills were greater than my own. I am an idea man."

"Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting."

"David Brinkley's profound influence on journalism and his unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth will continue to inspire future generations long after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. David Brinkley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.