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Brit Hume, an accomplished American journalist, was born on June 22, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to parents Virginia and George Hume. He attended St. Albans School, a prestigious preparatory school in D.C., before earning a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia in 1965.
Hume began his journalism career shortly after graduating, starting with a role at The Hartford Times. He later worked with well-known publications including United Press International and the Baltimore Evening Sun. In the early 1970s, he served as a researcher and writer for prominent columnists such as Richard Pollack and Jack Anderson. During his tenure with Anderson, Hume’s investigative reports on U.S. government activities reportedly drew scrutiny from federal agencies, including surveillance by the CIA.
In 1973, Hume joined ABC News as a consultant and was soon promoted to correspondent. Over the next 23 years, he became a prominent figure at the network, covering the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, and several presidential campaigns, including those of Walter Mondale and George H. W. Bush. He contributed to major ABC programs such as Nightline and eventually became the network’s chief White House correspondent.
Hume joined Fox News in 1997, where he hosted the political news program Special Report with Brit Hume until 2008. After stepping down as anchor, he transitioned to the role of senior political analyst, a position he continues to hold. In this capacity, he contributes to the network’s coverage of major political events in the United States, offering expert commentary and analysis.
With a journalism career spanning more than 35 years, Brit Hume has received several awards recognizing his contribution to broadcast journalism. In 1991, he won an Emmy Award for his coverage of the Gulf War. Additionally, he has twice been honored by the American Journalism Review and received the Sol Taishoff Award for excellence in broadcast journalism in 2003. Hume has also authored two books: Death and the Mines (1971), which investigated coal mining fatalities, and Inside Story (1974), detailing the workings of Washington news reporting.
In his personal life, Hume has faced both achievements and tragedies. He was first married to Clare J. Stoner, but the couple later divorced. He subsequently married Kim Schiller, who serves as a vice president at Fox News. Brit had a son, Sandy Hume, from his first marriage. Sandy was also a journalist, working as a reporter for The Hill. Tragically, he died by suicide in February 1998. In Sandy's memory, the National Press Club established an award to honor excellence in political journalism by young reporters.
Over the course of his career, Brit Hume became one of the higher-earning journalists in the United States. His estimated net worth includes assets in property, investments, and cash, reportedly totaling around four million dollars. With a long-standing presence in both print and broadcast journalism, Hume remains a respected figure in the media industry, frequently appearing in the news for his professional insights and political analysis.
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