Bernard Shaw died Wednesday of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19, his family said in a statement to the news network. RIPBernardShaw CNN alabamanewsnetwork
, according to their statement provided to CNN's former chief executive officer Tom Johnson, the network reported Thursday morning.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bernard Shaw Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago. The Shaw family requests complete privacy at this time," they said in the announcement, adding that immediate funeral services for Shaw will be held privately. A memorial service that is open to the public will be planned later.Alex Brandon / AP
Johnson, as well as CNN's current chief executive officer and chairman Chris Licht, shared their own remarks about Shaw's legacy in separate statements after his death. "As a journalist, he demanded accuracy and fairness in news coverage. He earned the respect of millions of viewers around the world for his integrity and independence. He resisted forcefully any lowering of ethical news standards or any compromise of solid news coverage.
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