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Longtime Los Angeles News Anchor Harold Greene Dies at 82
Harold Greene, a longtime Los Angeles TV news anchor, has died at 82.
His daughter, Courtney Greene, announced his death and said his wife and daughter were with him.
Greene spent more than 18 years at KABC, co-anchoring its 5 p.m.
and 11 p.m.
newscasts before leaving in 2000.
He joined KCBS/KCAL in 2001 and worked at several stations in San Diego and San Francisco during his career.
He became a familiar face in local news and received awards including Golden Mikes, Emmys and Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Some have linked his appearance to Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy character in *Anchorman*, but that connection has not been confirmed.
His family is planning a memorial for after the holidays.
Harold Greene, a longtime Los Angeles television news anchor, has died at 82.
His daughter Courtney Greene announced his death, saying he passed away the previous night with family by his side.
Greene worked for KABC, KCBS/KCAL and other stations during a career spanning Los Angeles and San Diego.
He co-anchored KABC’s 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and hosted local programs including Hollywood Close-Up and A.M. Los Angeles.
He received multiple journalism awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Who
- Harold Greene, a longtime Los Angeles television news anchor.
- What
- He died at 82. His daughter announced his death.
- When
- The night before his daughter’s announcement, which Deadline said was Tuesday. The exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of death is not stated.
The Ron Burgundy inspiration theory
Will Ferrell
Evidence
The Ron Burgundy inspiration theory
Greene is often credited with inspiring elements of the Ron Burgundy character.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell denied that Greene inspired the character.
Confirmation
The Ron Burgundy inspiration theory
The filmmakers have never confirmed the theory, according to Variety.
Will Ferrell
Not stated.
Greene co-anchored the news in Los Angeles with Jerry Dunphy.
Greene became ABC7’s weekend anchor and later returned to KABC.
Greene moved to KCBS/KCAL.
Greene and Ann Martin were let go as part of station-wide budget cuts.
Greene died with his wife and daughter by his side, according to his daughter’s account.
- Age
- 82
- KABC tenure
- More than 18 years
- KABC newscasts
- 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- KCBS/KCAL move
- 2001
- Awards
- 10 Golden Mike awards, according to Deadline
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Greene received a star
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What people are saying
Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend has signed off for the last time
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Harold passed away last night.
We have a feeling he’s already settling into the great newsroom in the sky, no doubt with a few suggestions on how things should be run.