Bill Moyers, former press secretary and renowned journalist, passes away at 91

Bill Moyers, a former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson who became a prominent broadcast journalist and advocate for public media, has passed away at the age of 91, as confirmed by his family to CNN.

His son, William Moyers, mentioned that he passed away due to complications from a long illness, with his wife of nearly 71 years, Judith Davidson Moyers, by his side.

Moyers, known as 'the conscience' of the country by Walter Cronkite, was a pioneer in public television, hosting several editions of 'Bill Moyers' Journal' on PBS stations in the 1970s and late 2000s.

His illustrious career also included roles as the publisher of Newsday, a presidential debate moderator, a CBS News correspondent, and an NBC News analyst.

Former CNN president Tom Johnson praised Moyers for his excellence in journalism, comparing him to 'the Edward R. Murrow of those times.'

During the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, Moyers, who served as press secretary and a trusted advisor to the president, played a key role in establishing the task forces that led to the creation of the Great Society programs in the 1960s.

In his memoir, Moyers highlighted the core idea behind the Great Society, emphasizing the collaboration between free citizens and the government to bring about positive change.

In a 2019 interview with CNN, Moyers expressed concern for America, emphasizing the danger of a society succumbing to falsehoods. He stressed the importance of facts, questioning the current state where lies seem to dominate.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

According to the source: CNN.