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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1934 |
| Died | (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| 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]
References
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- ^ Holliday, Ian (19 March 2024). "B.C. radio legend George Garrett dead at 89". CTV News. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Keith Baldrey on legacy of CKNW reporter George Garrett". Global News. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Ethics earned the trust of sources - George Garrett". The Vancouver Sun. 25 January 1999. p. 4. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "BC broadcaster beaten in LA". Red Deer Advocate. The Canadian Press. 2 May 1992. p. 2. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Bush sends in the troops". Times Colonist. The Associated Press. 2 May 1992. p. 1. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Ogilvie, Clare (3 May 1992). "Battered reporter glad to be home". The Province. p. 2. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Thicke, Alan (2 May 1992). "Canadians duck the crossfire". The Vancouver Sun. The Canadian Press. p. 1. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Boyd, Denny (26 October 1996). "Gentleman reporter gets just reward". The Vancouver Sun. p. 38. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Aird, Elizabeth (25 January 1999). "Veteran CKNW reporter always put the news first". The Vancouver Sun. p. 3. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Mickleburgh, Rod (4 April 2024). "Vancouver radio reporter George Garrett was known for his scoops". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Iconic radio reporter tells his own story". The Province. 10 March 2019. pp. B10. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Ackermann, John (19 March 2024). "B.C. reporter George Garrett dies at 89". CityNews. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ MacMahon, Martin (3 March 2022). "Vancouver radio legend George Garrett opens up about cancer fight". CityNews. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "'Intrepid reporter' George Garrett reflects on CKNW's 75-year history". Global News. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2024.