ABC News anchor Peter Jennings dies at 67: Debuted in 1965 at age 26 in bid to lure young viewers

NEW YORK -- Peter Jennings, the suave, Canadian-born broadcasterwho delivered the news to Americans each night over five decades,died Sunday. He was 67.

Mr. Jennings, who announced in April that he had lung cancer, diedat his New York home, ABC News President David Westin said lateSunday.

With Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather, Mr. Jennings was part of atriumvirate that dominated network news for two decades. His smoothdelivery and international experience made Mr. Jennings particularlypopular among urban dwellers.

Mr. Jennings was the face of ABC News whenever a big story broke.He logged more than 60 hours on the air during the week of the Sept.11 attacks. …