Veteran news anchor Haim Yavin has died. Colleagues eulogized him as 'the wisest voice' and noted his humility.
Haim Yavin, the iconic Israeli news anchor known as "Mr. Television," has died. His family confirmed his death at age 93 in a statement released Wednesday at 17:48 Jerusalem. In the hours since, colleagues and media figures have eulogized him as "the wisest voice" and a person of remarkable humility, as The Zioneer reported.
The family's announcement was followed by additional details: the funeral will be held on Friday, July 24, at 11:00 AM at Givat HaShlosha cemetery, as reported by N12. President Isaac Herzog issued a formal statement honoring Yavin, saying his voice and face are identified with central chapters of the state, as reported by ynet.
Yavin, an Israel Prize laureate, was a longtime anchor of the "Mabat" news program on Channel 1 and one of the founders of Israeli television news. His career spanned decades, earning him the title "the wisest voice" in Israeli journalism.
The cause of death has not been disclosed. Further tributes are expected in the coming days.
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