(KRON) — Dennis Richmond, one of the most recognizable anchors in Bay Area news, has died at 82, according to his former station. Richmond was a longstanding presence behind the anchor desk at KTVU before retiring in 2008.
One of the first Black anchors in a major news market, Richmond joined KTVU as a clerk and “rose to the rank of anchor in 1976,” according to the station. As an anchor, he was easily recognizable by his trademark thick mustache.
Locally, he covered major Bay Area stories including the 1976 kidnapping of Patty Hearst, the 1978 assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. He also anchored coverage of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
Citing friends, KTVU said Richmond died in Grass Valley with his wife Deborah by his side. “She was holding his hand until the end,” the station said.
(KRON) — Dennis Richmond, one of the most recognizable anchors in Bay Area news, has died at 82, according to his former station. Richmond was a longstanding presence behind the anchor desk at KTVU before retiring in 2008. One of the first Black anchors in a major news market, Richmond joined KTVU as a clerk […]
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