DON’S LEGACY

Don Farmer was a veteran American television news anchor and reporter who had a long and distinguished career in broadcast journalism. He worked for several major networks during his career, including ABC News and CNN.

Farmer began his career in the 1960s and quickly rose through the ranks in television news. He covered many significant events of the late 20th century, including the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and multiple presidential campaigns.

One of the highlights of his career was his time at CNN, where he was one of the network’s original anchors when it launched in 1980. Farmer and his wife, Chris Curle, who was also a journalist, co-anchored a CNN program called “Take Two,” which aired in the afternoons.

After leaving CNN in the late 1980s, Farmer and Curle worked at various local stations, including WSB-TV in Atlanta, before retiring in 1997.

Regarding his obituary:

Don Farmer passed away on March 31, 2021, at the age of 82. He died at his home in Naples, Florida, from complications related to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disease.

His death was mourned by many in the journalism community, with colleagues and friends remembering him as a consummate professional and a kind, generous person. He was praised for his journalistic integrity, his storytelling abilities, and his role in shaping the early days of 24-hour cable news.

Farmer is survived by his wife Chris Curle, their two children, and several grandchildren. His legacy in broadcast journalism, particularly his contributions to CNN in its formative years, continues to be remembered and respected in the industry.