More details are surfacing about the death of a renowned news anchor this week. Ernie Anastos was a household name to many New Yorkers who worked for numerous major networks throughout his lengthy career.
Ernie’s life as a broadcaster spanned more than four decades, during which the Nashua-born personality covered several high-profile stories. Ernie suffered from a bout of pneumonia, which proved fatal. Tributes have been flowing in since news of his passing came down.
Ernie died in NYC on Thursday March 12
Ernie was a beloved figure in New York and among other anchors and a trusted voice throughout his career. His wife, Kelly, confirmed to CBS News that he died early Thursday morning at Northern Westchester Hospital. His experience included working at WCBS, WABC, Fox 5, and Channel 9.
Among the major events he covered in his career were the deaths of Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy Jr, plus the 9-11 terrorist attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. “If there was a Mount Rushmore for news anchors in New York, Ernie would be one of the four faces,” said CBS news anchor Tony Aiello.
Throughout his time on the air, Ernie’s work earned him over 30 Emmy nominations, including a lifetime Emmy. He was also got the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for broadcast excellence.
By all accounts, CBS could use someone like him on their anchor roster right about now. In December, the appointment of Tony Dokoupil as an anchor for the network was met with widespread criticism. Many have deemed that appointment as a joke and an insult to those who’ve paid their dues in the industry.
Ernie was married to Kelly in November 1968. The couple had two children: a son, Phillip, and a daughter, Nina. They also had four grandchildren. Ernie was 82.
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