Lynne Russell

Lynne Russell made history as the first woman to solo anchor a prime time network nightly newscast, hosting CNN Headline News from 1983 to 2001. She also spent six years co-hosting The Week in Review with Bob Cain on CNN. Born in Orange, New Jersey, she is an American journalist and author. At 79 years old, she has brown hair and brown eyes, with an average build. Her nationality is American and her ethnicity is Caucasian. Russell's broadcasting career broke barriers for women in news media. Her work on CNN helped shape the network's early identity. She remains a notable figure from that era, though she has since stepped away from regular hosting duties.