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Jerry Turner (anchorman) (Jerry Joiner) was born on 6 August, 1929 in Meridian, Mississippi, is an American television news anchor in Baltimore, Maryland (1929-1987). Discover Jerry Turner (anchorman)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

Popular As Jerry Joiner
Occupation anchorman
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 6 August, 1929
Birthday 6 August
Birthplace Meridian, Mississippi
Date of death 31 December, 1987
Died Place Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality United States

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Who Is Jerry Turner (anchorman)'s Wife?

His wife is Jean McIntyre (1952-1987, his death)

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Jerry Turner (anchorman) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jerry Turner (anchorman) worth at the age of 58 years old? Jerry Turner (anchorman)’s income source is mostly from being a successful television. He is from United States. We have estimated Jerry Turner (anchorman)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1929

Jerry Turner (August 6, 1929 – December 31, 1987) was an American television news anchorman at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland.

1962

He was from Meridian, Mississippi and began working at the Baltimore television station in August 1962, starting the 6PM Newscast with Al Sanders in 1977.

Prior to his arrival on Television Hill, WJZ's news was mired in third place in a town that had three major network newscasts.

1971

In 1971, WBAL-TV was #1, WMAR-TV was #2; three years later, WJZ with Turner, Sanders, Bob Turk (weather) and Nick Charles (Sports) was a runaway #1 and stayed there through the 70s and into the 80s.

1976

Turner worked with Oprah Winfrey when she moved to Baltimore in 1976 to co-anchor the 6PM news.

1986

A resident of Lutherville, Maryland, Turner was diagnosed esophageal cancer in December 1986.

1987

He underwent a series of radiation and chemotherapy treatments and returned to the air in June 1987.

He left the newscast in mid-December 1987 when his health deteriorated and died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 31, 1987, at 7:15 PM.

His funeral was held at Towson Presbyterian Church.

Each year, the Baltimore Community Foundation awards college scholarships in the name of Jerry Turner for students who are interested in broadcast journalism.

Several memorial discussion programs were broadcast on Channel 13 in the following week examining his legacy and a half hour televised review of his life and career was repeated several times.

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