Tony Snow
American White House Press Secretary (1955-2008)
Robert Anthony Snow, better known as Tony Snow (June 1, 1955 - July 12, 2008), was an American journalist, television personality, commentator and radio host who made contributions for Fox News very regularly beginning in 1996. He was born in Berea, Kentucky and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was host of Fox News Sunday, before working for President Bush the second, but he briefly performed switched to CNN during 2008. However, he was merely an analyst at CNN, not a journalist. He was strongly associated with George W. Bush (when he was the President). Before Fox News, Snow was often a guest for The Rush Limbaugh Show. Snow died from colon cancer in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Tony Snow | |
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25th White House Press Secretary | |
In office May 10, 2006 – September 14, 2007 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Scott McClellan |
Succeeded by | Dana Perino |
White House Director of Speechwriting | |
In office February 19, 1991 – March 19, 1992 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Chriss Winston |
Succeeded by | David Kusnet |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Anthony Snow June 1, 1955 Berea, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 2008 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 53)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Jill Walker (m. 1987) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Davidson College (BA) |
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