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

Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, passed away at age 91 in a New York City hospital. Moyers' career spanned from a Baptist minister to a senior news analyst for CBS Evening News and chief correspondent for CBS Reports. He produced thought-provoking series for public television, covering topics from government corruption to modern dance.

In 1988, Moyers produced The Secret Government about the Iran-Contra scandal and conducted interviews with religious scholar Joseph Campbell. His work had a significant impact on various fields, including the medical community with his series Healing and the Mind.

Despite being labeled a liberal due to his investigative journalism and ties to public television, Moyers considered himself a 'citizen journalist' operating independently. He criticized commercial television for compromising journalistic integrity for profit.

Throughout his career, Moyers received numerous awards, including more than 30 Emmys and induction into the Television Hall of Fame. Born in Oklahoma, Moyers started his journalism career in high school and later worked for President Lyndon B Johnson.

Reflecting on his time as presidential press secretary, Moyers resigned in 1966 due to the government's focus on the Vietnam War. He believed there was no room for reform in that environment.