Longtime WCVB-TV news anchor, reporter Jim Boyd dies
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Key Points:
- Jim Boyd, a longtime WCVB-TV anchor and reporter, passed away at the age of 84 after a nearly four-decade career in Boston television.
- Boyd began his media career in 1961 in the mailroom at WNET-TV, New York, and worked his way up through production roles before joining WCVB-TV as a reporter in 1972.
- Despite early academic struggles and being dismissed from college, Boyd later earned a sociology degree from Tufts University in 2013, fulfilling a personal goal.
- He was recognized with the Golden Circle award and inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, reflecting his significant contributions to regional broadcasting.
- Boyd was also deeply involved in community work, supporting youth organizations, and is survived by his wife Linda and three daughters.
