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Robert MacNeil was a Canadian-American journalist who co-founded the long running news program that is now known as "PBS NewsHour."
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(Photo: Walter McBride/WireImage)
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David Asher lukacher
January 24, 2025
I knew Robert MacNeil from the new hour
David Asher
January 4, 2025
He was a great anchor on new hour
Dennis T. Nixon
May 16, 2024
My sincere and belated condolences to Mr. Robert MacNeil's surviving family. His absence - his work, vision, decency - is sorely missed. Please take care.
Davis Family
April 28, 2024
To the MacNeil Family,
We are truly saddened to hear about the death of Robert MacNeil and send our heartfelt condolences to you during this sad time. We have certainly lost a versatile and multi-talented person who was the recipient of several Emmy and Peabody awards. Additionally, he was honored with the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and he was a member of the Television Hall of Fame. He had an amazing career. We are thankful he shared his remarkable gifts and talents with so many, and he will certainly be missed by all who loved him.
Please continue to treasure your good memories and may they soothe your saddened hearts. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you, and may God soothe your hearts and comfort you always. (23rd Psalm)
Lill Lin
April 17, 2024
Condolences to the family of Mr. Robert MacNeil,
We know that each of you were loved by Mr. MacNeil and his greatest support team. We hope pray that you continue to support one another and draw comfort from the words of others on this site. Also prayer to the Hearer of Prayer always helps. Our deepest sympathies.
RR
April 14, 2024
An incredible journalist, such a stellar and long running career. Prayers for the MacNeil family, so very sorry for your loss,God be with you all.
IrelinCrystal Magallanes
April 14, 2024
How very handsome he was!!! And the best at what he did! An amazing loving man of God always remember
RB
April 14, 2024
A world class journalist that had such an amazing career. The MacNeil-Lehrer report was a news staple that so many watched for years. Sincere condolences to the MacNeil family, May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Donna James
April 13, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You made you journalism on PBS wonderful, thanks for your support and you will be remembered. Rest in Peace.
Carson Loveless
April 12, 2024
Condolences to his family
Elizabeth Bell
April 12, 2024
RIP Mr.Robert
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