Richard Hake
Richard Hake | |
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| Born | January 4, 1969 Bronx, New York City, New York |
| Died | April 24, 2020 (aged 51) New York City |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
Richard Hake (January 4, 1969 – April 24, 2020) was a journalist and reporter for WNYC, where he was one of the hosts of the weekly morning program, Morning Edition.
Biography
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Richard Scott Hake was born in the Bronx on January 4, 1969, to Richard James Hake, a New York City police detective, and Joy Mekland, a clerical worker and secretary.[1] Hake had two brothers and one sister.[1] He graduated from Carmel High School (Carmel, New York) in 1987, then from Fordham University in 1991, and began working at NPR in 1991 while still at Fordham.[1][2] He became a news host and reporter at WNYC in 1992.[3] He was openly gay.[2]
He spent 28 years working as a radio news host, reporter, and producer.[4] He featured on several local and national NPR programs, such as Morning Edition (which he hosted), Weekend Edition, All Things Considered, and On the Media.[1] He also broadcast on MTV, the BBC, WCBS, WBGO, WOR, and WFUV radio.[5] Hake hosted for MTV's Logo Network's The Advocate News magazine program.[5] His documentary work includes "The Perfume of the Bronx" and the "Coney Island Cyclone Anniversary."[1]
For his reporting, Hake was awarded accolades from the Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.[1] Hake made his Broadway debut as a chimney sweep in Mary Poppins.[6]
Hake died on April 24, 2020, at age 51, in his Upper East Side home. His manner of death was ruled to be a result of an accident, according to the City's Medical Examiner.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Taylor, Derrick Bryson (April 25, 2020). "Richard Hake, Longtime WNYC Radio Reporter and Host, Dies at 51". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Stewart, Alison (April 27, 2020). "All of It with Alison Stewart: Remembering Richard Hake, Face Masks, Games Review/Preview, Tribec-ish, Kathy Valentine, Good Vibes, Aerial Photography". WNYC. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "People - Richard Hake | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Richard Hake, longtime New York City radio host, dies at 51". AP NEWS. April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ a b "Richard Hake". The Right Voice Productions, Inc. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Hake, Richard (December 30, 2011). "WNYC Host Richard Hake Makes Broadway Debut in 'Mary Poppins' | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Robbins, Christopher (April 25, 2020). "Richard Hake, Beloved & Trusted WNYC Anchor, Dies At 51". Gothamist. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ O'Grady, Jim (April 27, 2020). "Richard Hake, 1969 - 2020 | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
External links
[edit]- WNYC - New York Public Radio
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