US broadcaster Hugh Downs dies at age 99

Updated July 3 2020 - 8:46am, first published 8:44am
Hugh Downs hosted the a game show and the news show 20/20 during a career of more than 60 years.
Hugh Downs hosted the a game show and the news show 20/20 during a career of more than 60 years.

Hugh Downs, whose congeniality and authoritative manner allowed him to move between the world of game shows and US network news, has died at the age of 99.

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