George Garrett (broadcaster)
Canadian journalist (1934–2024)
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George Garrett (16 November 1934 – 18 March 2024) was a Canadian broadcast journalist who was widely recognized as a prominent voice in news radio.[1][2][3] He worked for CKNW in Vancouver, British Columbia, and covered the 1992 Los Angeles riots.[4] During the riots, he was beaten by multiple rioters before being taken to the hospital by two bystanders.[5][6] The incident broke two bones and caused the loss of a front tooth.[7][8] He was the recipient of the Jack Webster Foundation's Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1996 Jack Webster awards.[9] He retired in 1999 after having been with the station for 43 years.[10] Born on 16 November 1934,[11][12] Garrett died on 18 March 2024, at the age of 89.[13] In 2022, he had disclosed a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.[14]
George Garrett | |
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| Born | November 16, 1934 |
| Died | (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1950s–1990s |
| Spouse | Joan McIntyre |
| Children | 3 |
In 2019, Garrett published a memoir called George Garret: Intrepid Reporter, which featured stories from throughout his five decade career and childhood. The nickname "Intrepid Reporter" was given to him by Rafe Mair, another long-time broadcasting legend.[15]