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Bill Moyers, Influential Journalist and Former White House Press Secretary, Dies at 91

Bill Moyers, a prominent journalist and former White House press secretary, passed away at 91 in New York City after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy in media.

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  • Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary and acclaimed TV journalist, died at 91 in a New York hospital due to complications from a long illness.
  • He had a diverse career including roles as a Baptist minister, deputy director of the Peace Corps, and senior news analyst for CBS.
  • Moyers produced influential public television series and was known for his calm, humanist approach to journalism, earning over 30 Emmy Awards.
  • His work included coverage of significant events like the Iran-Contra scandal and conversations that sparked the 1990s Men's Movement.
  • Moyers is survived by his wife Judith and their three children, having married in 1954 and built a family together.

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Center-leaning sources present Bill Moyers' legacy with a tone of reverence, emphasizing his extensive career and contributions to journalism. They highlight his calm demeanor and humanist approach, reflecting a bias towards celebrating his achievements while acknowledging his impact on public discourse. The framing suggests a deep respect for his work and influence.

Moyers was Lyndon B. Johnson's White House press secretary from 1965 to 1967.

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In 1995, he was awarded more than 30 Emmys and inducted into both the Television Hall of Fame and the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

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Bill Moyers passed away at the age of 91 in New York due to complications from a long illness.

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Moyers passed away in a New York City hospital after a prolonged illness.

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Moyers produced cerebral and provocative series for public television.

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"…Moyers won 35 Emmy Awards in his storied career, primarily for his work on PBS as host of "Frontline" and "Bill Moyers Journal.""

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"…Moyers was showered with honors, including more than 30 Emmys, 11 George Foster Peabody awards, three George Polks and, twice, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton Award for career excellence in broadcast journalism."

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"…Moyers was showered with honors, including more than 30 Emmys, 11 George Foster Peabody awards, three George Polks and, twice, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton Award for career excellence in broadcast journalism."

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Bill Moyers was a prominent journalist who produced influential public television series, served as senior news analyst for CBS Evening News, and was known for his calm, humanist approach to journalism. He won over 30 Emmy Awards and covered significant events such as the Iran-Contra scandal. He also led the newspaper Newsday in a progressive direction, helping it win two Pulitzer Prizes and 33 major journalism awards.

Before his journalism career, Bill Moyers was a Baptist minister, a founding organizer and deputy director of the Peace Corps, and served as special assistant and White House press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1967.

Bill Moyers produced highly acclaimed public television programs including 'The Secret Government' about the Iran-Contra scandal and 'Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth,' a series of interviews with the religious scholar Joseph Campbell. His work explored a wide range of topics from government corruption to religion and environmental issues.

As publisher of Newsday from 1967 to 1970, Moyers shifted the paper towards a more progressive editorial line, bringing in leading writers and increasing investigative reporting, which resulted in two Pulitzer Prizes and 33 journalism awards. However, this liberal direction caused a split with the conservative owner, leading to Moyers' resignation.

Bill Moyers is survived by his wife, Judith, whom he married in 1954, and their three children. They built a family together alongside his extensive professional career.

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