Veteran ABC News Anchor Tom Jarriel Passes Away at 89

Tom Jarriel, renowned for his impactful journalism and Emmy-winning reports, leaves behind a legacy of integrity and humanity.

Tom Jarriel's career at ABC News spanned nearly four decades, beginning in 1965.
He gained national recognition for his coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and the Nixon and Ford administrations.
Jarriel was a key figure on ABC's '20/20,' known for his in-depth reports, including a defining series on Romanian orphanages.
Throughout his career, Jarriel was honored with six Emmy awards for his outstanding journalism.
He is survived by his wife Joan, to whom he was married for 57 years, and their three sons.