DENVER — Longtime Colorado journalist Dusty Saunders passed away at 90 years old.
"Some sad news to share. My wonderful father, Dusty Saunders, a giant of Colorado journalism, died today. He was 90," shared his son Patrick Saunders. "What a long, incredible life. We will miss him dearly, even as we celebrate his life."
Dusty Saunders wrote for both "The Denver Post" and "Rocky Mountain News." He began his career as a copyboy for Rocky Mountain News in 1953 before serving as a reporter, editor and columnist.
Dusty Saunders also served as president of the Denver Press Club and was a member of its Press Club Hall of Fame.
RELATED: You can now text 9NEWS: Here's how
> Top stories curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Colorado’s History
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER
Download the 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9news" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.