Obituary of Hugh Downs

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
Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

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

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Is Mr. Hugh Malcolm Downs still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.