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FORMER CNN news anchor Aaron Brown has died at the age of 76, his family has said.
The journalist, who rose to fame for his coverage of the 9/11 terror attacks, died on Sunday.
Renowned journalist Aaron Brown, who fronted coverage of the 9/11 attacks, has died[/caption]
Tributes have poured in for the journalist[/caption]
Brown’s journalism career spanned decades as he worked in local news before anchoring ABC’s overnight show World News Now.
He joined CNN in June 2001, and his first day on the air was on September 11.
Brown actually started presenting his coverage earlier than planned.
He was hailed for his composure as chaos unfolded around him when the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.
Smoke was seen billowing into the New York City skyline while Brown remained calm, explaining to viewers what had happened.
The North Tower collapsed around 30 minutes after the South Tower toppled, to which Brown said: “Good lord. There are no words.”
Brown was on the air reporting for 17 hours on the day of 9/11.
A decade on, he recalled how he was feeling.
“I know I was exhilarated, which I know will sound strange, but it’s what I had prepared my life to do, ” he told Guy Raz, the All Things Considered host, in 2011.
Popular CNN host Anderson Cooper has led the tributes in light of Brown’s death.
He said Brown had a “unique talent” and had a “beautiful way with words.”
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