LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 7, 2007) — Longtime Los Angeles television news anchor Hal Fishman died this morning, less than a week after he was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Television station KTLA announced on the air that the 75-year-old Fishman died at 3 a.m. at home with his family at his side.
Fishman was also a familiar face in Hollywood motion pictures, appearing as a newsman in a variety of movies. His most recent appearance was as an anchorman in the movie “Spider-Man 3,” Fishman was hospitalized last week with a serious infection after he collapsed at his home.
While undergoing treatment for the infection, doctors discovered the cancer, which had spread to his liver.
Gov.Arnold Schwarzeneggerreleased the following statement regarding the death of Fishman:
“Maria and I are deeply saddened to hear of the death of legendary news anchor Hal Fishman from KTLA in Los Angeles. I remember Hal giving me the news when I first came to California in 1968. While he won many awards in his tenure as anchor, perhaps most importantly he won the respect and trust of news viewers throughout California, many of whom followed him through his prestigious 47-year career. Hal will forever remain an icon in California history, remembered for his service to the community and his career as the longest running anchor in television history. On behalf of all Californians, we mourn the passing of this extraordinary individual and we extend our condolences and prayers to his family and friends for their loss.”
Fishman anchored the station’s 10 p.m. newscast since 1975. He joined KTLA in 1965 and reported on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, the Northridge earthquake and the Rodney King beating.
His honors include a Governor’s Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, an Outstanding Broadcast Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and a lifetime achievement award from the Associated Press Television-Radio Association.
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