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
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
- ^ 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
- WNYC - New York Public Radio
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