David W. Burke
David Warren Burke (April 3, 1936 – April 18, 2014) was an American news executive and political administrator. He was Vice President ABC News, where he worked with Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters, among others.[1][2] President of CBS News (1988–90)
Born on April 3, 1936
In 1995, Burke was appointed by then President
Death
Burke died at a hospital in Medford, Massachusetts on April 18, 2014,[5] aged 78. He had vascular dementia.[6] He was survived by his wife of more than a half century, Beatrice C. "Trixie" (née Pollock) Burke, their five children, his sister Constance, and a large extended family.[7]
References
- ^ CBS New Division President Is to Announce His Departure, New York Times; accessed April 20, 2014.
- ^ a b David Burke, former CBS News chief, dies at 78, CBS News; accessed April 20, 2014.
- ^ a b c Martin, Douglas (April 26, 2014). "David W. Burke, Trusted Aide to Powerful Men, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "David W. Burke (Former) Chairman of the board". U.S. Agency for Global Media. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ Profile, legacy.com; accessed April 20, 2014.
- ^ Notice of death, nytimes.com, April 26, 2014; accessed May 1, 2014.
- ^ Former CBS News President David Burke Dies, Worldnews.com; accessed April 20, 2014.