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05:18 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 1, 2004
It is with deep sadness that we tell you our trusted friend and
colleague, Ed Hughes of WTKR Television, has died.
Ed passed away Tuesday afternoon following his battle with colon cancer.
He was 66.
He was diagnosed in November, 2002 and had undergone chemotherapy
treatments.
His name is synonymous with local news in Hampton Roads. Ed spent more
than 30 years in radio and television. In 1967, he began his career as
the morning radio newsperson for Paul Hennings at WTAR radio. He got
into television at WTAR-TV (now WTKR-TV Newschannel 3) as a distinguised
reporter then anchorman. He won numerous Virginia Associated Press
awards.
Before his media days, Hughes pulled a four year stint in the Navy as a
fleet radio operator. So, it was fitting that the veteran newsman
covered the military beat.
He was born in Portland, Maine. Ed is survived by seven children and
five grandchildren.
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