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John Charles Daly

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John Charles Daly
Daly as the host of It's News to Me in June 1952.
Born
John Charles Patrick Croghan Daly

(1914-02-20)February 20, 1914
Johannesburg, South Africa
DiedFebruary 24, 1991(1991-02-24) (aged 77)
Cause of deathCardiac arrest
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJohn Charles Daly, John Daly
Alma materTilton School,
Boston College
Occupation(s)Reporter/Newscaster
Game show host
Years active1948-1984
Spouse(s)Margaret Griswell Neal (1937–1959/60)
Virginia Warren (1960–1991)
ChildrenWith Griswell:
3
RelativesEarl Warren (father-in-law)
AwardsEmmy Award (1955), Golden Globe Award (1962), Peabody Awards (1954, 1956, 1957)
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John Charles Patrick Croghan Daly (February 20, 1914 – February 24, 1991) was an American journalist, personality, actor, and game show host. He was known for hosting What's My Line. He was also the Vice President of ABC during the 1950s. He was the son-in-law of Chief of Justice Earl Warren.[1]

Early life

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Daly was born on February 20, 1914 in Johannesburg, South Africa to an American family. His parents were on a trip in Johannesburg when he was born. After his father died, Daly and his mother moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Daly studied at the Tilton School and at Boston College.

Personal life

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He was married to Margaret Griswell Neal from 1937 until they divorced in 1959 or 1960. They had three children. Then he was married to Virginia Warren from 1960 until his death in 1991. Virginia was the daughter of Chief Justice Earl Warren.

Daly died on February 24, 1991 in his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland from cardiac arrest, four days after his 77th birthday.[2]

Daly won an Emmy Award in 1955, an Golden Globe Award in 1962, and three Peabody Award in 1954, 1956, and in 1957.

References

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  1. Obituary Variety, March 4, 1991.
  2. Tomasson, Robert E. (February 27, 1991). "John Charles Daly Jr., the Host Of 'What's My Line?,' Dies at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2008.Scan of original publication.

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