Terry A. Anderson
American journalist (1947–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with the same name, see Terry Anderson (disambiguation).
Terry Alan Anderson (October 27, 1947 – April 21, 2024) was an American journalist and combat veteran. He reported for the Associated Press.[1] In 1985, he was taken hostage by Shia Hezbollah militants of the Islamic Jihad Organization in Lebanon[2] and held until 1991. In 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for the Ohio State Senate.
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Born | (1947-10-27)October 27, 1947 Lorain, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 21, 2024(2024-04-21) (aged 76) Greenwood Lake, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Iowa State University |
Occupation | Journalist |
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Known for | Hostage in Lebanon (1985–1991) |
Spouses | Mihoko Anderson (divorced)
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Children | 2 |
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