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The Grand Illuminist

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Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:15 AM Nov 27

Jean Rather, wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, dies at 89

Source: CBS News

Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89, her family announced.

Rather died in Austin, Texas, surrounded by family and friends following a battle with cancer, her family said in a statement.

"Jean was a steadfast advisor and rock of true Texas grit during every storm," her family said. "She was also the kind of wife who could meet presidents, kings and queens, draft dodgers, criminals, and corporate suits every day with equal ease and a stunning smile

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jean-rather-wife-of-dan-rather-dies-age-89/

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Jean Rather, wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, dies at 89 (Original Post) The Grand Illuminist Nov 27 OP
Condolences to Mr. Rather and mwmisses4289 Nov 27 #1
Married 67 years! Condolences to her family and friends. liberalla Nov 27 #2
... SpankMe Nov 27 #3
A long, memorable, loving life. RIP Jean Rather. Fla Dem Nov 27 #4
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