Al Roker has paid a touching tribute on Instagram following the death of "broadcast pioneer" Trudy Haynes, who has sadly passed away.MORE: Al Roker gets choked up over son Nick growing upThe Today star shared a series of photos of Trudy from over the years, alongside a touching message.He wrote: "Broadcast pioneer, Trudy Haynes, passed away this week at the age of 95.
First black tv weathercaster at @wxyzdetroit and first black reporter at @cbs_philly , Ms. Haynes interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King and others during a long career."VIDEO: Al Roker's son Nick makes him very proud for this reasonFans were quick to respond to Al's tribute, with one writing: "My heartfelt condolences," while another wrote: "May she rest in peace." A third added: "Thank you Al for recognizing #trudyhaynes.
She broke so many barriers for the rest of us."MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosisMORE: Al Roker's new video sparks conversation about son Nick's futureTrudy began her career as a model, and became the first black person to appear in an ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes.After a career in radio in the fifties, she started working in TV at Detroit's WXYZ-TV in 1963, becoming the nation's first black weather reporter.
She later became the first black TV journalist in the city while working in Philadelphia at KYW-TV.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al Roker paid tribute to the late broadcaster Trudy HaynesDuring her lengthy career at the network, she was awarded an Emmy for her work on Eyewitness News.MORE: Al Roker shares picture with Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones ahead of 'special' episodeMORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone as she reports on devastating Texas shootingShe was awarded and.
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