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American actors died in Cerebrovascular disease

Here are 1 famous actors from United States of America died in Cerebrovascular disease:

Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite (November 4, 1916 Saint Joseph-July 17, 2009 Manhattan) a.k.a. Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr., Walter Leland Cronkite Jr., The Most Trusted Man in America, Walter Wilcox, Uncle Walter, King of the anchormen or Old Ironpants was an American journalist, radio personality, voice actor, television producer, actor, newscaster, television editor and film editor. He had three children, Walter Leland Cronkite III, Kathy Cronkite and Nancy Elizabeth Cronkite.

Cronkite is best known for his 19-year tenure as anchorman for the CBS Evening News, from 1962 to 1981. He was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America" for his impartiality and objectivity in reporting major news events such as the space race, Vietnam War, Watergate scandal and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Prior to his anchorman position, Cronkite worked as a news reporter, war correspondent and editor, covering major events for United Press International and other news organizations during his early career. In recognition of his contributions to journalism, Cronkite was awarded numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Peabody Award. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 92.

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