Jim Hartz
Jim Hartz | |
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| Born | James Leroy Hartz February 3, 1940 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 2022 (aged 82) , U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | News Anchor, Columnist, Reporter |
| Years active | 1962–1993 |
James Leroy Hartz (February 3, 1940 – April 17, 2022) was an American television personality, columnist and reporter during the mid- and late-1970s. At age 24, he was the youngest correspondent NBC had ever hired. Hartz became best known to a national audience for a two-year position as the co-host of the
Life and career
Hartz was born on February 3, 1940, in
After leaving
Hartz, who lived in
His first major assignment was co-anchoring with David Brinkley during the sudden return of Gemini VIII on March 16, 1966. Hartz covered every manned flight after that from 1966 to 1976.
Hartz died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 82, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[3]
References
- ^ a b c Hines, Ree (25 April 2022). "Jim Hartz, former 'TODAY' co-host and NBC newsman, dies at 82". NBC News. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ a b Dustin O'Connor, "Hartz, James L." at Oklahoma Historical Society Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Archived 2009-04-16 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved June 18, 2009).
- ^ Gates, Anita (April 24, 2022). "Jim Hartz, NBC Newsman and Former 'Today' Co-Host, Dies at 82". The New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2022.