Gwen Ifill

Gwen Ifill

Panamanian-American journalist, television newscaster, and author (1955–2016)

Died aged 61LibraUnited States

Biography

Gwendolyn L. Ifill ( EYE-fəl; September 29, 1955 – November 14, 2016) was an American journalist, television newscaster, and author. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman to host a nationally televised U.S. public affairs program with Washington Week in Review. She was the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and co-anchor and co-managing editor, with Judy Woodruff, of the PBS NewsHour, both of which air on PBS. Ifill was a political analyst and moderated the 2004 and 2008 vice-presidential debates. She authored the best-selling book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • PBS

Awards & honours (4)

  • John Chancellor Award
  • Radcliffe Medal
  • Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
  • Carey McWilliams Award

Quick answers about Gwen Ifill

How old was Gwen Ifill?
Gwen Ifill died on November 14, 2016 at the age of 61.
When is Gwen Ifill's birthday?
Gwen Ifill was born on September 29, 1955.
Where was Gwen Ifill born?
Gwen Ifill was born in New York City.
What is Gwen Ifill's zodiac sign?
Gwen Ifill's zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Gwen Ifill's nationality?
Gwen Ifill is a citizen of United States.
What does Gwen Ifill do?
Gwen Ifill is known as news presenter, writer, journalist.

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