With a heavy heart, we are announcing the death of Bernard Shaw, a renowned news anchor who plied his trade in the States.
Tributes have flooded social media since news about his unexpected departure broke. Many have used the platform to express their profound condolence to the deceased’s family while others used the media to show their last respect to the longtime Journalist.
Bernard Shaw cause of death
Former CNN host Bernard Shaw passed away on Wednesday(September 7) from pneumonia unrelated to Covid-19, according to a statement sent by Shaw’s family on Thursday. Benard passed on at the age of 82 years.
Shaw served as CNN’s initial chief anchor and was a part of the network on June 1, 1980, when it debuted. On February 28, 2001, he left CNN after working there for more than two decades.
Shaw covered some of the day’s most important news during his illustrious career, such as the student uprising in Tiananmen Square in May 1989, the First Gulf War live from Baghdad in 1991, and the 2000 presidential election.
Bernard Shaw children
He was survived by his longtime wife Linda and their children. However, his kids are not known in public circles.
Bernard Shaw net worth
Prior to his death, he was believed to have possessed over a million dollars in his accounts.
Bernard Shaw funeral
According to his family, Shaw’s funeral services will be private for family and invited visitors only, with a public memorial ceremony scheduled for a later date. We would keep you posted as and when the dates are up.
