Iconic CNN anchor Bernard Shaw dies (PHOTOS

• Longtime CNN anchor Bernard Shaw has died.
• His family confirmed the sad news.
• He was the first CNN chief anchorman.

Mourning in the television world! The former CNN anchor, Bernard Shaw, died on Thursday, September 8 at the age of 82. His family confirmed the renowned journalist’s tragic death in a statement. He was the first chief anchor at CNN.

Bernard Shaw was part of the 1980 launch of what has become one of the most recognized news networks in the United States, CNN. He retired on February 28, 2001 after more than 20 years of service with the channel.

How did Bernard Shaw die?

According to CNN, the former anchor died of pneumonia that was not related to Covid-19. “Even after he left CNN, Bernie remained a close member of our CNN family,” said Chris Licht, the news network’s president and CEO.

According to the Licht, Bernard Shaw continued to «provide our viewers with context on historical events as recently as last year.» The former anchor reported some of the most important events that marked the course of history.

CNN offers its condolences after Shaw’s death

Some of the events Shaw covered range from the first Gulf War and the 2000 presidential elections in the United States. «Condolences from all of us at CNN go out to his wife Linda and his children,» the CNN CEO said.

The family of the famous former news anchor asked for privacy after his tragic death. In addition, they requested that, instead of flowers, donations be made to the Bernard Shaw Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago.

“We will remember him for his talent”

Words of affection and sadness were quick to arrive. “Heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and colleagues of the renowned journalist Bernard Shaw for his death. We will remember him for his talent, professionalism,” said Bruno Rodríguez, the foreign minister of Cuba in Twitter.

Journalist Dan Rather tweeted: “The passing of Bernard Shaw is a reminder of what a fine man and consummate professional he was. A trailblazer who helped pave the way for other Black journalists in TV news.”

«Rest in peace Bernie. You have earned it»

“I knew him well, I admired him a lot and I have many fond memories that will last. Rest in peace Bernie. You’ve earned it,» Rather said in the post. «RIP CNN host and icon Bernard Shaw, who died yesterday at age 82, according to his family,» said CNN reporter Jake Tapper.

“Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues. May the memory of him be a blessing,” added the Tapper. The news was covered by various national and international media, amid the commotion over the death of the Queen Elizabeth II.