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Christine Chubbuck

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American television news reporter (1944-1974)

United StatesJournalistsLived 1944 to 1974 · aged 29
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Christine Chubbuck was an American television news reporter who worked for stations WTOG and WXLT-TV in Sarasota, Florida. She is best known for being the first person to die by suicide on a live television broadcast.

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Chubbuck's family in 1974. From left to right: Stephen (Christine's grandmother), Tim, Greg, Margretha, GeorgeChubbuck's family in 1974. From left to right: Stephen (Christine's grandmother), Tim, Greg, Margretha, GeorgeChubbuck in 1974Chubbuck in 1974The revolver used by ChubbuckThe revolver used by Chubbuck

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 1974 · aged 29
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25 languages

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