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Who is David Brinkley? Biography, gossip, facts?



David McClure Brinkley (July 10 1920 - June 11 2003) was an American newscaster for NBC and ABC in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997. From 1956 through 1970 he co-anchored NBC's top-rated nightly news program The Huntley-Brinkley Report with Chet Huntley and thereafter appeared as co-anchor or commentator on its successor NBC Nightly News through the 1970s.

How does David Brinkley look like? How did David Brinkley look like young?

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When is David Brinkley's birthday?


David Brinkley was born on the , which was a Saturday. David Brinkley's next birthday would be in 274 days (would be turning 106years old then).

How old would David Brinkley be today?


Today, David Brinkley would be 105 years old. To be more precise, David Brinkley would be 38354 days old or 920496 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of David Brinkley? Is there a David Brinkley action figure?


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What was David Brinkley's zodiac sign?


David Brinkley's zodiac sign was Cancer.
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The ruling planet of Cancer is the Moon. Therefore, lucky days were Tuesdays and lucky numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 and 72. Orange, Lemon and Yellow were David Brinkley's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Cancer include: Good Communication Skills, Gregariousness, Diplomacy, Vivacity and Enthusiasm. Negative character traits could be: Prevarication, Instability, Indecision and Laziness.

Was David Brinkley gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether David Brinkley was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
33% of all voters think that David Brinkley was gay (homosexual), 67% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 0% like to think that David Brinkley was actually bisexual.


Is David Brinkley still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, David Brinkley is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of David Brinkley's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was David Brinkley when he/she died?


David Brinkley was 82 years old when he/she died.

Was David Brinkley hot or not?


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50% of all voters think that David Brinkley was hot, 50% voted for "Not Hot".

When did David Brinkley die? How long ago was that?


David Brinkley died on the 11th of June 2003, which was a Wednesday. The tragic death occurred 22 years ago.

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Where was David Brinkley born?


David Brinkley was born in Wilmington North Carolina.

Did David Brinkley do drugs? Did David Brinkley smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that David Brinkley did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did David Brinkley do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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Where did David Brinkley die?


David Brinkley died in Houston, Texas.

What was David Brinkley's birth name?


David Brinkley's birth name was David McClure Brinkley.

When did David Brinkley retire? When did David Brinkley end the active career?


David Brinkley retired in 1998, which is more than 27 years ago.

When did David Brinkley's career start? How long ago was that?


David Brinkley's career started in 1943. That is more than 82 years ago.

Who are similar persons to David Brinkley?


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What is David Brinkley doing now?


As mentioned above, David Brinkley died 22 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about David Brinkley's life as well as your comments below.

What is David Brinkley's net worth in 2025? How much does David Brinkley earn?


According to various sources, David Brinkley's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about David Brinkley's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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David Brinkley's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $1515385312 in 2025, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.