CBS Newsman Charles Osgood. Image Credit: Social Media.
The beginning of 2024 has witnessed the passing of some celebrated performers in the United States. The list keeps enhancing as another dear artist is no longer among us.
Yes, we are talking about former Sunday Morning CBS newsman Charles Osgood. Follow this article to learn about him briefly and briefly about his saddened death.
A Brief Overview About the Late American Television Host
The television host was born on January 8, 1933, in Manhattan, New York, United States of America. His full name was Charles Osgood Wood III.
The American national attended St. Cecilia High School and later graduated with an economics degree from Fordham University.
Osgood volunteered at Fordham’s FM campus radio station, WFUV, as a student. He would frequently play the piano and work with other students between albums at his concerts.
Charles entered CBS in 1967 and worked in both television and radio. The real reason behind his wide fame was his distinguished broadcast career that lasted 45 years at CBS News.
In 1994, the late host started hosting Sunday Morning. During his tenure, the network saw its highest ratings in thirty years. Likewise, he won three Daytime Emmy Awards for best morning program.
CBS Newsman Charles Osgood Is Dead
Charles Osgood, who was most renowned for hosting Sunday Morning on CBS, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was ninety-one.
After battling dementia, the seasoned journalist passed suddenly at his New Jersey home, his family confirmed to CBS News.
The family made a statement that Charles (Charlie) absolutely adored being a member of the ‘Sunday Morning’ community. Similarly, CBS announced a special broadcast on the late television personality.
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Survived By Wife And Children
Charles was married twice, first to Theresa Audette, which ended in divorce after sixteen years of marital bliss. Similarly, he married Jeanne Crafton in 1973 and had five children with her.
CBS newsman Charles Osgood’s children are Kenneth Winston Wood, Anne E. Wood, Kathleen Wood Griffis, Jamie Wood, and Emily J. Wood.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and hope Osgood is in a much better place. Rest in Piece, Charles. Well, we will miss you!
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