Harold Greene, the longtime television news anchor who became a familiar face to viewers across Southern California, has died at the age of 82.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greene\u2019s family announced his death on Wednesday, November 4, sharing that he passed away the previous night with his wife and daughter by his side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His daughter, Courtney Greene, shared the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post, remembering him as a beloved husband, father, uncle and friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend has signed off for the last time. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Harold passed away last night. My mom and I were by his side, and there was an extraordinary amount of love in the room,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The family added that they imagined Greene had already found his way to a newsroom in the sky, where he would undoubtedly have a few suggestions about how things should be run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also encouraged friends, colleagues and viewers to share photographs and memories in celebration of his life. A memorial service is planned for after the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greene began his journalism career in the 1970s, initially working as a producer before moving into television news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His professional journey took him to several California cities, including San Diego and San Francisco. In 1982, he returned to Los Angeles and joined ABC7, where he would go on to become one of the station\u2019s most recognizable anchors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, Greene presented several of the station\u2019s major newscasts, including its 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He remained at ABC7 until 2000, completing nearly two decades with the station. He later joined CBS2 and KCAL9, continuing his work in television news alongside colleagues and familiar faces from his earlier career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greene eventually retired from broadcasting in 2008, bringing a long career in journalism to a close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his time in television, Greene earned recognition for his reporting and contributions to journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to ABC7, his honors included multiple Golden Mike Awards, two Emmy Awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work helped make him a respected figure in Southern California broadcasting, where generations of viewers had come to recognize him as a trusted presence delivering the day’s major stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the news of his death, his family invited people who knew him or followed his career to share their memories and photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greene is remembered by his loved ones and colleagues for a life spent telling stories and connecting with audiences across Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A memorial will be held after the holidays, giving family, friends and admirers an opportunity to celebrate his life and legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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