Journalists who died on June 11

Take a focused look at the journalists who passed away on June 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2003 David Brinkley

  David Brinkley was an influential American newscaster and journalist, known for his decades-long career in television news, notably as co-anchor of NBC’s 'The Huntley–Brinkley Report' and later as the anchor of ABC’s 'This Week with David Brinkley.' [bio]