Comments on: Peter Jennings Dies of Lung Cancer, Aged 67

By: Ross Nickerson

Ross Nickerson — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:05:32 +0000

Dear Jennings Family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of Peter Jennings. Watching him nightly for many years made him an integral part of my extended family. I respected his insight, valued his observations of world events and will miss the honesty and frankness he brought to the news. After viewing the many specials pertaining to his life I came to realize what a giving man he was, not only with his family but with the world around him. I hope to emulate his strength through my own medical problems and persevere with dignity. I am sure he is watching down from the heavens with a smile on his face, accepting graciously that fact that he has affected so many people. May God bless him and keep him.
He will always be in my thoughts and prayers,
Ross Nickerson

By: Lois S. Bakar

Lois S. Bakar — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 01:20:07 +0000

We send heartfelt condolences to Peter's family, Kayce, Elizabeth, Christopher, and his sister Sarah. During the week before he died I began feeling apprehensive about the outcome of his illness because we had not seen him back on the set. I never liked to miss World News with Peter Jennings and now it's not the same, in spite of the wonderful people who keep it going. When I turned on the radio Monday morning and heard the sad news tears came to my eyes and I realized how much I had really enjoyed seeing and listening to Peter each evening. It wasn't just the news but the way he oversaw and delivered it.

By: susan manzi

susan manzi — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:19:27 +0000

To the family of Peter Jennings,
My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful person. I woke up Monday morning just having a feeling that something bad had happened. I turned on CNN and there it was. That he had died. I've been crying about this for 2 days.I cannot imagine what his family is going through.He was the calm in the storms of our time. I always respected and admired and wondered too a bit about he could so calmly report the news. I guess he hid it well, it has to eventually take a toll on you, and it did.He was the only person I could tolerate hearing the news from. He had such a mild, calm manner, but certainly always to the point and gave it to us straight.He came into my home nearly every night for 20 years.I can't tell you enough how much he will be missed not only by myself, but by MILLIONS of people. I am sure he is in the light, he certainly deserves to be.
In deepest sympathy,
Susan Manzi

By: sheila blankenship

sheila blankenship — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:39:41 +0000

Peter Jennings was the closest thing I had to a father figure. He will be sorely missed.

By: J.R

J.R — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 03:03:02 +0000

My deepest sympathy goes out to Peter Jennings family. My prayers are with them all. It is so sad to see someone that young go in such a way. I am sure he is up in heaven smiling! :-)

By: RJN

RJN — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 01:41:40 +0000

I thought that lung cancer had a genetic causation in most cases, and that, again in most cases, smoking merely increased the risk in susceptible individuals.

By: Iowa Voice

Iowa Voice — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 18:15:18 +0000

Peter Jennings Dead At 67

Just saw that Peter Jennings has passed away at the age of 67:

ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings died today at his home in New York City. He was 67. On April 5, Jennings announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Kayc

By: Joust The Facts

Joust The Facts — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:06:31 +0000

Peter Jennings, Dead At 67

From lung cancer. I missed the story last night, instead choosing to cocoon with my wife watching a movie. Age 67, though, is always far too young.In announcing Jennings' death to his ABC colleagues, News President David Westin wrote: For

By: The Moderate Voice

The Moderate Voice — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:32:03 +0000

ABC's Peter Jennings Is Dead

Peter Jennings,...

By: Secure Liberty

Secure Liberty — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:53:23 +0000

Peter Jennings Dies

Just in this morning, Peter Jennings has died at the age of 67. (H/T Michelle Malkin) Aug. 7 â ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings died today at his home in New York City. He was 67. On April 5, Jennings announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
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By: Danny Carlton: codenamed "Jack Lewis"

Danny Carlton: codenamed "Jack Lewis" — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:49:33 +0000

Peter Jennings signs off

From ABC News... ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings died today at his home in New York City. He was 67....

By: Sister Toldjah

Sister Toldjah — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:45:59 +0000

RIP Peter Jennings

Prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

By: Arguing with signposts… » Peter Jennings dead

Arguing with signposts… » Peter Jennings dead — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 11:39:17 +0000

[...] Peter Jennings, the face of ABC News for decades, is the first of the big three anchors of my era to pass on. Dead of lung cancer at 67. James Joyner has a round-up of links from stories and also from bloggers who are commenting. [...]

By: La Shawn Barber's Corner

La Shawn Barber's Corner — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 11:10:49 +0000

Peter Jennings, 1938-2005

Journalist Peter Jennings, who announced four months ago that he had lung cancer, is dead.

From the AP: "I will continue to do the broadcast," he said, his voice husky, in a taped message that night. "On good days, my voice will not always be lik...

By: Ramblings' Journal

Ramblings' Journal — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 11:02:17 +0000

Peter Jennings, 1938-2005

Charles Gibson just broke in on ABC with the news that longtime anchor Peter Jennings had died this evening of lung cancer. Jennings died at his apartment in New York City, with his family at his bedside.Jennings' 41 year career...