Elizabeth Vargas
Journalist and anchor of ABC News
Born
September 6th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Vargas began a journalism career with local stations before joining ABC News in 1996. She served as co-anchor of '20/20' and has reported on various significant events, including presidential elections and natural disasters. Vargas also contributed to 'World News Tonight' and was instrumental in the coverage of the September 11 attacks. In addition to her reporting, she has discussed her personal journey with alcoholism, raising awareness about addiction and recovery.
Co-anchored '20/20'
Reported for ABC News during 9/11
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