Obituary of Hugh Downs

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Hugh Downs

Hugh Malcolm Downs (born February 14th, 1921 in Akron, Ohio) was a TV Personality who was best known for being on various news shows. Hugh may have died on July 1st, 2020 and his death was reportedly because of issues due to his old age (heart failure). He was 99 years old.

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Hugh Downs Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Downs, Hugh Malcolm
    • Common Name: Hugh Downs
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: February 14, 1921
    • Age: 99 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Cyan (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Hugh Malcolm's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Hugh Malcolm Downs
    • Father: Milton Howard Downs
    • Mother: Edith Downs (née Hicks)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Shaheen (married 17 February 1944-28 March 2017, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • H.R Downs
    • Daughter(s):
      • Deirdre Downs

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 01 2020 at age 99
  • Place: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on February 14th Born in 1921 Born in Ohio Died in 2020 Died at age 99 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don'ts ee the whole staircase."

"If you build it, he will come."

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-09 16:43:04
Author: Stan
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