Lloyd Robertson, the longtime chief anchor of CTV National News and one of Canada’s best-known journalists, has died at 92, according to ABC News. CTV News said his family confirmed his death on Tuesday.
Robertson spent 27 years as the network’s chief anchor and senior editor after joining CTV in 1976. He led the flagship evening newscast until his retirement in 2011 and closed each broadcast with his familiar sign-off, “That’s the kind of day it’s been.”
Before moving to CTV, Robertson worked for more than 20 years at the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. He anchored the national newscast there from 1970 until leaving in 1976.
Over his career, Robertson covered many major events including elections, wars and the Sept. 11 attacks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised him in a social media post, saying Robertson helped Canadians make sense of the world for more than six decades.
Born in Stratford, Ontario, Robertson began in radio in 1952 and joined CBC in 1954. He received many honors during his career, including appointment to the Order of Canada and induction into several halls of fame. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their four daughters.
