Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN Anchor who reported on 9/11, died at age 76. His colleagues remember him as a skilled reporter, one who chased facts but prioritized empathetic delivery, and helped those around him grow as journalists.

Aaron Brown, who anchored CNN's coverage of 9/11 and other important national and world events, passed away Sunday at age 76, his family announced. They did not release his cause of death.

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Brown started his career at the network earlier than expected, anchoring from a Manhattan rooftop as the attacks were happening.