Mark Shield was a political commentator for PBS News Hour who died on June 18, 2022.

From 1988 through 2020, Shields delivered weekly political analysis and commentary for the PBS NewsHour.

He was 85.

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Mark Shields cause of death

Shields died of kidney failure at his home in Chevy Chase, Md.

From 2001 through 2020, his on-screen equivalent was David Brooks of The New York Times. Previous predecessors included the late William Safire, Wall Street Journal’s Paul Gigot, and David Gergen.

Shields expressed thanks for his time on the network in a statement, according to CNN.

Shield was with his wife when he died, according to colleagues.

Shields was most recently seen on television with colleague David Brooks.

Mark Shields wife and children

Shields was married to Anne Hudson Shields, a lawyer, and former civil servant at the US Department of the Interior. Amy was their daughter, and they had two grandkids.

Mark Shields net worth

Shields was worth 3 million per numerous reports.

Shields spent 33 years on PBS News Hour before retiring in 2020.

Mark Shields funeral.

His funeral is yet to be held.