Mark Dailey
1953-2010: "The Voice" of Citytv
He was "The Voice" of Citytv, but for those who knew and loved iconic
CityNews reporter and anchor Mark Dailey, it was his heart and soul
that will resonate loudest.
In December, 2010, after a long battle with cancer, Dailey passed away at Sunnybrook hospital. He was 57.
His
storied career in news began in 1968, when he worked as a radio and
television reporter in Ohio. He went on to cover the mean streets of
Motor City as a radio anchor and crime reporter in Detroit before
heading over the border and joining the CHUM family in 1974.
The rest, as they say, is history, with Dailey becoming one of the most recognizable, trusted, and revered newsmen in the city.
Before
he reported on crime, Dailey was stopping it. He walked the beat as a
police officer in Ohio, where he was born on August 1, 1953.
He
also spent time working as a truck driver, and had various roles in the
private security and music business --- experiences which provided
fodder for the many tales he was known to entertain friends and
acquaintances with.
He joined CityPulse in 1979, serving as an
assignment editor and producer before taking over the Crime Beat for
more than ten years, often donning his signature fedora.
His
no-nonsense, baritone delivery was an instant hit, and he went on to
anchor CityPulse and CityNews, celebrating his 30th anniversary with the
station in 2009.
"Mark was quite literally the voice
of Citytv and CityNews, he was smart and funny, a brilliant broadcaster
and a producer's dream. He made it easy, he was the consummate
professional," said Citytv's Vice President of News, Tina Cortese.
"He has the biggest, softest heart," added longtime colleague and friend Kathryn Humphreys. "He knew when you were
feeling down about something and he would ultimately make you laugh. I
learned so much from Mark Dailey, he helped me in so many ways, in my
career, in life, he was an incredible man."
After being diagnosed
with prostate cancer in 2004, Dailey went on to became a brave and
vocal advocate for men's health, raising awareness and money through his
unyielding efforts.
In September, 2010, Dailey announced on air
that he was suffering from kidney cancer. A few short months later,
the cancer spread to his lungs, ending his remarkable life.
Dailey is survived by his wife, Kim, and his daughter Nicole.
Visit our Mark Dailey tribute page here.
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