Tom Brokaw is being accused of making inappropriate and unwanted advances ... on 2 female co-workers in separate incidents in the 1990s. One of the women, Linda Vester, claims the veteran broadcast journalist and former anchor of NBC Nightly News sexually harassed her while she was a reporter for NBC on "Weekend Today" in 1994 ... according to a report by The Washington Post. Vester claims he asked her to have a drink with him, she replied "I only...
- 4/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tom Brokaw is opening up about his battle with blood cancer in a new book, A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope.
In the memoir, the former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News looks back on his life, reveals what he'd still like to achieve and shares condolence notes he received from stars like Jon Stewart – he also explains how cursing Tom Brady helped him through cancer treatment.
Brokaw, whose cancer is currently in remission, will talk more about his journey on a special episode of Dateline NBC Friday night. In the meantime, here are some highlights...
In the memoir, the former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News looks back on his life, reveals what he'd still like to achieve and shares condolence notes he received from stars like Jon Stewart – he also explains how cursing Tom Brady helped him through cancer treatment.
Brokaw, whose cancer is currently in remission, will talk more about his journey on a special episode of Dateline NBC Friday night. In the meantime, here are some highlights...
- 5/8/2015
- by Tierney McAfee
- People.com - TV Watch
NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw revealed some sad news Tuesday (Feb. 11): The longtime TV journalist has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affected the blood cells in bone marrow.
Brokaw, 74, was diagnosed with cancer in August 2013 at the Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, NBC News reports that doctors are optimistic about the treatment Brokaw is treating.
"With the exceptional support of my family, medical team and friends, I am very optimistic about the future and look forward to continuing my life, my work and adventures still to come," Brokaw says in a statement. "I remain the luckiest guy I know."
He continues, "I am very grateful for the interest in my condition but I also hope everyone understands I wish to keep this a private matter."
Brokaw is husband to Meredith Lynn Auld and father to Jennifer Jean Brokaw, Andrea Brooks Simon and Sarah Auld Brokaw. Our thoughts are with him and his family.
Brokaw, 74, was diagnosed with cancer in August 2013 at the Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, NBC News reports that doctors are optimistic about the treatment Brokaw is treating.
"With the exceptional support of my family, medical team and friends, I am very optimistic about the future and look forward to continuing my life, my work and adventures still to come," Brokaw says in a statement. "I remain the luckiest guy I know."
He continues, "I am very grateful for the interest in my condition but I also hope everyone understands I wish to keep this a private matter."
Brokaw is husband to Meredith Lynn Auld and father to Jennifer Jean Brokaw, Andrea Brooks Simon and Sarah Auld Brokaw. Our thoughts are with him and his family.
- 2/12/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
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