Bernard Shaw (journalist)

Bernard Shaw
Shaw in 2004
Born(1940-05-22)May 22, 1940
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 7, 2022(2022-09-07) (aged 82)
EducationUniversity of Illinois, Chicago (BA)
OccupationJournalist
Years active1971–2001
Spouse
Linda Allston
(m. 1974)
Children2
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
RankCorporal
ConflictsVietnam War

Bernard Shaw (May 22, 1940 – September 7, 2022) was an American journalist and lead news anchor for CNN from its launch in 1980 until his retirement on March 2, 2001. Prior to his time at CNN, he was a reporter and anchor for WNUS, Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS News, and ABC News.