CBS Reporter Harold Dow Died of Asthma Attack while Driving

[RamboLiberal]

As the CBS News community continues to mourn the loss of one of its strongest news faces, greater clarity is emerging regarding the cause of his death.

Veteran 48 Hours correspondent Harold Dow died on Saturday morning at the age of 62. An early AP report noted that it wasn't clear whether the five-time Emmy winner had been at home at the time of his sudden death.

But late last night, Dow's family released a statement linking his death to an asthma attack behind the wheel. The CBS News report reveals that, according to the Hackensack Police department, an inhaler was found on the floor of Dow's car. Also within that family statement was word that Dow had been suffering from severe asthmatic symptoms before the fatal moment, which prompted him to check into a New Jersey hospital last Monday for emergency treatment.



Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/08/23/harold-dows-cause-of-death-asthma-behind-the-wheel/?xid=huffpo-direct#ixzz0xSectPBY

Good reporter - RIP Mr. Dow. My sympathies to your family & co-workers.

[Xipe Totec]

1. What a horrible way to die n/t

[virgogal]

2. OMG,how awful.

[Born_A_Truman]

3. That is so sad ...

He was one of my favorite broadcasters. Condolences to his wife & chidren & his CBS family.

[Booster]

4. I always like Harold - he was a damn good correspondent. RIP

[bigtree]

5. I wondered

Thanks for the update. Very sad.

[Tuesday_Morning]

6. He spent a lot of time

at ground zero, didn't he?

[RamboLiberal]

7. I believe he did

I read he reported from WTC site. Don't know how long. Sure could've been responsible. He had adult onset of asthma.

On edit: He has covered many of the most important stories of our times, including 9/11, where he barely escaped one of the falling Twin Towers.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/21/national/main6793819.shtml

Even that one day with the incredible dust storm it created could've had a very adverse effect on his lungs & breathing.

[myrna minx]

8. Oh, how awful. Rest in Peace. n/t