Malcolm Poindexter passes away
He worked for KYW from 1965 to 2001.
Malcolm Poindexter passes away
Michael Klein, Philly.com
Malcolm Poindexter (photo via Broadcast Pioneers).
Malcolm Poindexter, one of the first KYW Newsradio reporters and later a fixture on Channel 3, died this morning, just a few days shy of his 85th birthday.
Mr. Poindexter, who started in the news business in 1947, had written for the Philadelphia Tribune, The Bulletin, Jet and Ebony magazine. He also was an early member of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists.
He had been in hospice care for some time, a family member said.
He started at Newsradio in 1965 and moved to Channel 3 in 1967. He left the station in 2001.
See bio here.
His wife, Ilse, a former librarian, told CBS3: “He was always a gentleman. He is and will always be my heart and my best friend.”
He also is survived by sons David and Malcolm III, daughter, Lynne and a stepdaughter, Kirsten.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Comments (39)
He always had Class...— spider1776- God bless you, Malcolm! Thanks for everything!— cpepe
RIP Mr Poindexter.- I still perfectly recall his voice from 30 years ago....Good man, RIP— Ticogringomike
- Intelligent, first class manners and a genuine newscaster/reporter/writer. Today they worry about their hair and how they look. Next they give a thought to what they're 'reading'. It's much more important to be a celebrity than a reporter or journalist, which is a term unrelated to the talking heads we have now. RIP Malcolm you were respected and appreciated.— stoneman
- Met MR. POINDEXTER once, a true gentleman and fine reporter of the "old school". He will be remembered for it. My deepest sympathy to his fine family.— bevejo2
- An old timer and a gentleman.— johnny99
- Nuggett you took the words right out of my mouth. I couldn't have said it better R.I.P. Malcolm :(— ttlgunn
- He was my friend. A very special man. Thank you for everything, Malcolm. I'll miss knowing that you are in this world.— Iris Fairfax
- Always a class act...— cubalaw
- Good guy !!! RIP— joeace
- A very classy gentleman...may he rest in peace.— cmk
- He was a black pioneer in phila broadcast journalism. Rest in peace Mr Poindexter— truthrising
- Malcolm Poindexter is a powerful presence who will surely be missed in passing as he was when he retired from the airwaves.— DonQ
- He was a class act: Smart, witty, well spoken. RIP— BillyFortune
Another Philly Icon...RIP Gentle man- Professional, classy, smart, a gentleman in every respect...a role model for all...RIP and God bless his family— Polecat_39
A real class man! God bless him. God bless his family.— Nihilist- Mr. Poindexter was a true gentleman. My condolences to his family.— feudi
- A classic. RIP my friend.— bossrjc
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- Last of the true reporters.
- A man of respect in the media biz. So little of that these days.— Filislim
- im a african american and born in philly raised in camden and im 42 and thru my adult life listening to KYW news radio malcolm has and will always be my role model of being a true african male role model!!!!! REST IN PEACE— brownbear041
- Malcolm was a sweet, smart and gentle man.— Dave Frankel
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- A real gentlemen and a classy guy....He was what TV people used to be like...Honest, Classy, Trustworthy and informed.....not at all like the crass, agendasized telepromtor reading plastic heads now on TV...ah the age of real honest and professional people.....— nuggett
- A true gentleman and professional. R.I.P.— prgirl
- My heart and condolences go out to his family. Bumped into him once. I was amazed at how short he was. Couldn't have been more than 5 feet tall. Nice guy.— CommonSenseJustice
- not old enough to remember him too well although what i recall is some good work...nice work. RIP— IcanTakeit
- Intelligent, honest, classy man, had a real presence. Just not enough like him on television anymore. The man more than lived up to the name.— citizenkane
- Rest in Peace Mr. Poindexter.— jcpaul
- First Denenberg, now Poindexter. I miss these guys.— rwbjr
- Class act.— Rabe56
- Agreed, his name is classic.— steakhead
one of the greatest names of all time.— potus- Comment removed.
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