Aaron Brown, a veteran news anchor for CNN and ABC, passed away at 76, leaving a mark on broadcast journalism, particularly for his coverage of the September 11 attacks. He began his career in Seattle and became the founding anchor of ABC's 'World News Now' before joining CNN. His impactful reporting on 9/11, where he anchored for 17 hours following the attacks, earned him the Edward R. Murrow Award. Colleagues praised Brown for his skills as a journalist and a writer, noting his dedication to empathetic storytelling. He also taught journalism at Arizona State University after his broadcasting career.