Terry A. Anderson

Terry A. Anderson
Terry A. Anderson
	Anderson in 1996
Born	October 27, 1947; Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Died	April 21, 2024 (aged 76); Greenwood Lake, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Occupation	Journalist
Employers	Columbia University; Ohio University; Syracuse University; University of Florida; University of Kentucky;
Known for	Hostage in Lebanon (1985–1991)
Spouses	; Mihoko Anderson (divorced) Madeleine Bassil;
Children	2
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Terry Alan Anderson (October 27, 1947 – April 21, 2024) was an American journalist and combat veteran. He reported for the Associated Press.^[1] In 1985, he was taken hostage by Shia Hezbollah militants of the Islamic Jihad Organization in Lebanon^[2] and held until 1991. In 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for the Ohio State Senate.

^ Specter, Michael (December 11, 1991). "Terry Anderson Receives Hero's Welcome at A.P.". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
^ "Lebanon: The Hostage Crisis". December 1987. Archived from the original on September 25, 2004. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

Terry A. Anderson
Anderson in 1996
Born	(1947-10-27)October 27, 1947 Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Died	April 21, 2024(2024-04-21) (aged 76) Greenwood Lake, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Occupation	Journalist
Employers	Columbia University Ohio University Syracuse University University of Florida University of Kentucky
Known for	Hostage in Lebanon (1985–1991)
Spouses	Mihoko Anderson (divorced) Madeleine Bassil
Children	2
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