Longtime KCBS Radio Anchor Al Hart Dies at 88
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 14, 2016 | 3:09pm CT |
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 Al Hart |
Longtime KCBS/San Francisco radio anchor Al Hart, a legendary voice in Bay Area broadcasting, died Thursday morning at age 88. According to his family, Hart died following a long-term illness. Hart joined KCBS in 1966, two years before the all-News format arrived. During his 34 year career at KCBS, Hart delivered the news of the day, including major Bay Area stories such as the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and the 1991 Oakland Hills fire. He retired in 2000.
"Al found joy in everything he did and shared it with everyone he met. He inspired all of us at KCBS to achieve our best and to care deeply about our community" said Senior VP/Market Manager Doug Harvill.
"Al was the broadcaster I wanted to grow up to be. His positive energy and his passion for serving the audience were an inspiration every day. I'm very, very lucky to have had him as a mentor and friend" added KCBS morning anchor Stan Bunger.
