World● LowOct 28 · Oct 28, 2026, 1:37 AM
Long‑time Boston Anchor Jim Boyd Dies at 84
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Jim Boyd, a beloved WCVB‑TV anchor whose career spanned nearly four decades, passed away on Tuesday. The 84‑year‑old was a Hall of Fame inductee, a devoTed family man and an advocate for community engagement.
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