Gordon Ward’s death has dismayed the broadcasting world immensely. He was a local broadcasting legend and former 13abc anchor.
Gordon Ward was a late-fifties migrant to Toledo who died on Tuesday at 96. He was also known as “Skip” to his friends.
Ward began his broadcasting career as a radio announcer for a Sandusky station.
Who Was Gordon Ward From Toledo, Ohio?
Gordon Ward’s death was reported on 22 February on Tuesday. At the time of his death, he was 96 years old.
Ward, often known as “Skip,” arrived in Toledo in the late 1950s.
Though the reason for Ward’s hospitalization was not revealed, sources say he collapsed on the floor and later was sent to the hospital.
Ward began his career in media as a radio announcer for a station in Sandusky.
He later moved to Cleveland and began working as an announcer for NBC.
Soon after, he relocated to Toledo and began working for WTOL as an anchor, where he met his future wife, Constance Harlan.
He began his career in 1967 at 13abc, which was then known as WSPD-TV, an NBC affiliate.
He left Channel 13 in 1987 after 20 years of service.
Ward was recognized in the Gold Circle at the regional Emmys in 2016. It honors broadcasters who have worked in the profession for 50 years or more.
13abc Ward’s co-anchor on the noon program, Diane Larson, wrote that Ward was a treasure for the broadcasting world.
Gordon Ward Death Cause & Obituary Details
Gordon Ward’s death cause has not been revealed. However, he was hospitalized after his death started to deteriorate.
There has been no information on how many days Ward was admitted to the hospital after a fall and passed away on 22 February.
Gordan Ward’s death is speculated as natural due to old age.
Ward was inducted into the Gold Circle at the regional Emmys in 2016.
It honors broadcasters who have worked in the field for 50 years or more.
Ward sat down with 13abc’s Diane Larson in 2016 to reflect on his successes.
Diane co-anchored the midday program with Ward.
Diane Larson writes.”It breaks my heart to tell Toledo broadcasting legend, and my friend Gordon Ward passed away tonight. He was 96. This is the story we did when he was inducted in Emmy Gold Circle for 50 years in broadcasting.”
Many fans of Ward and locals of Toledo have been posting their condolences on his passing away.