Dennis Richmond was a chain-breaking news anchor who appeared on the KTVU Channel 2 news for four decades, being one of the very first Black anchors in a major U.

Noted KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond has passed away at the age of 81. Over his four-decade career, he became a trusted voice in Bay Area journalism, earning respect for his integrity and unwavering professionalism.

Legendary San Francisco Bay Area TV news anchor Dennis Richmond passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. According to KTVU, the station where Richmond worked for decades, he was accompanied by his wife,

Dennis Richmond, a beloved Bay Area newsman died Wednesday, KTVU reports. A rarity in the business, he stayed at one station for his entire career.

Legendary KTVU anchorman Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement – has died.