US Television Broadcaster Hugh Downs Dies at Age 99

US Television Broadcaster Hugh Downs Dies at Age 99
Hugh Downs arrives for the ABC television networks 50th anniversary in Hollywood, on Mar 16, 2003. Fred/ Reuters
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Hugh Downs, whose congeniality and authoritative manner allowed him to move between the world of game shows and U.S. network news, has died at the age of 99, the Arizona school named after him said on Thursday.

Downs hosted the game show “Concentration” and the ABC News show “20/20” during a radio and television career of more than 60 years.