Tom Brokaw

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Tom Brokaw
Brokaw at the 2014 Peabody Awards
Born (1940-02-06) February 6, 1940 (age 84)
OccupationTV news journalist

Thomas John Brokaw (born February 6, 1940 in Webster, South Dakota) is a popular American television journalist and is the former anchorman (host) of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. His last appearance as anchorman was on December 1, 2004. In the later part of hosting NBC Nightly News, the program became the most-watched news program in the United States. Brokaw has received many awards and honors.

Brokaw was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August 2013.[1]

On April 26, 2018, Brokaw was accused of sexual harassment by two women.[2][3][4]

References[change | change source]

  1. Byers, Dylan (11 February 2014). "NBC's Tom Brokaw diagnosed with cancer". POLITICO. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  2. Bowden, John (26 April 2018). "Tom Brokaw accused of inappropriate behavior in the '90s: reports". TheHill.
  3. Richardson, Matt (26 April 2018). "NBC News' Tom Brokaw allegedly made several unwanted sexual advances toward women, including anchor". Fox News.
  4. "Tom Brokaw Accused Of Trying To Forcibly Kiss Younger NBC Colleague". BuzzFeed News.