Photo Coverage: Remembering David Frost
By: Walter McBride Sep. 01, 2013
Legendary broadcast journalist and writer David Frost, best known for his series of revealing and judicious interviews with former President Richard Nixon, has died at age 74, the BBC has confirmed. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the famed journalist.
According to his family, Frost died aboard the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship on Saturday night, where he was due to give a speech.
In a statement released to the BBC, Frost's relatives said: "His family are devastated and ask for privacy at this difficult time. A family funeral will be held in the near future and details of a memorial service will be announced in due course."
Frost shot to international broadcast fame in 1977, when he interviewed the disgraced president Nixon, the subject of which went on to inspire the Broadway play FROST/NIXON, which was later adapted for film.
Beginning in 2006, Frost has been a regular broadcast interviewer for Al Jazeera English, speaking with guests including President George Bush, Donald H. Rumsfeld, and George Clooney.
British Prime Minister David Cameron released his own statement today, saying, "Sir David was an extraordinary man, with charm, wit, talent, intelligence and warmth in equal measure...the Nixon interviews were among the great broadcast moments - but there were many other brilliant interviews..He could be - and certainly was with me - both a friend and a fearsome interviewer."
David Frost in Los Angeles, California, 09/15/81
Elton John and David Frost in New York City on 12/01/1981
Elton John and David Frost in New York City on 12/01/1981
Elton John and David Frost in New York City on 12/01/1981
David Frost and Lynn Frederick in New York City on 2/15/1981
David Frost and Lynn Frederick in New York City on 1/15/1981
David Frost and Lynn Frederick in New York City on 1/15/1981
David Frost in Los Angeles, California, 09/15/81
Theatre Marquee for the Broadway production of Peter Morgan's hit play Frost/Nixon, which will begin previews on March 31 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater with Michael Sheen and Frank Langella in the title roles. The show, to be directed by Michael Grandage, will open on April 22 and will play a 20-week engagement. April 1, 2007 New York City.
David Frost and Richard Nixon Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost and Richard Nixon Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
Theatre Marquee for the Broadway production of Peter Morgan's hit play Frost/Nixon, which will begin previews on March 31 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater with Michael Sheen and Frank Langella in the title roles. The show, to be directed by Michael Grandage, will open on April 22 and will play a 20-week engagement. April 1, 2007 New York City.
Davis Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Sarah Ferguson & David Frost arriving for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
Sarah Ferguson & David Frost arriving for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
Sarah Ferguson with David Frost wife Carina Frost, Son Miles Frost arriving for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost with wife Carina Frost arriving for the Opening Night performance of FROST NIXON at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Grandage (Director) & David Frost & Peter Morgan (Author) attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Grandage (Director) & David Frost & Peter Morgan (Author) attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Frank Langella & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Sheen & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Sheen & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Sheen & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Sheen & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
Michael Sheen & David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
David Frost attending for the Opening Night after party for FROST NIXON at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. April 22, 2007
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