Boston broadcaster Jim Boyd dies at 84 after nearly 40 years at WCVB
Jim Boyd, a veteran news anchor and reporter who spent nearly four decades at Boston’s WCVB-TV, has died at age 84. Born in Harlem in 1942, Boyd began his career in 1961 in the mailroom of New York’s WNET-TV, eventually rising to producer roles before joining WCVB in 1972. He anchored weekend and midday newscasts until his 2008 retirement. Known for his community involvement and later acting roles, Boyd earned a sociology degree from Tufts University in 2013. He is survived by his wife of 42 years and three daughters.
