Dennis Richmond, a legendary anchorman whose delivery of the news became associated with Bay Area station KTVU for four decades, died Wednesday.
He was 81.
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Richmond had a calm, no-nonsense demeanor and a rich baritone delivery. Over time, he became one of the Bay Area’s most trusted anchors and was regularly named the market’s most popular anchor in various viewer polls. KTVU’s late-night newscast led the ratings for years while Richmond was the lead anchor.
Richmond retired in 2008. He first joined the station as a clerk in 1968.
KTVU referred questions to its corporate owner, Fox Broadcasting. An email sent to them was not returned immediately.
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