Mark Dailey facts for kids
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Mark Dailey
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Mark Edward Dailey
August 1, 1953 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
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| Died | December 6, 2010 (aged 57) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Law enforcement |
| Occupation | Reporter Ohio state trooper Part-time truck driver |
| Years active | 1974–2010 |
| Employer | Channel Seventy-Nine Ltd. (1979-1981) CHUM Limited (1979-2007) Rogers Media (2007-2010) |
| Spouse(s) | Kim (née Murray and Gould) Dailey |
| Children | Nicole Grove (daughter) |
| Relatives | Kathleen and Colleen (sisters) John and Rose-Marie Dailey (parents) |
Mark Edward Dailey (born August 1, 1953 – died December 6, 2010) was a famous television journalist and announcer. He was born in America but became a Canadian citizen. Many people in Toronto, Canada, knew him as the host of the late-night news show, CityNews. He also had a well-known voice that introduced shows on Citytv.
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Mark Dailey's Life and Work
Mark Dailey grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, with his parents, John and Rose-Marie Dailey. He had two sisters, Kathleen and Colleen. After high school, Mark studied law enforcement at Youngstown State University.
Early Career Paths
Before becoming a journalist, Mark worked as a state trooper for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This job gave him a lot of experience with crime and news. He then started working as a crime reporter for radio stations in Ohio. Later, he moved to Canada in 1974.
Working in Canadian Media
Mark Dailey worked for several radio stations in Canada, including Q-107 and CHUM. He joined Citytv in Toronto and worked there for 31 years. He became very well-known for his voice. He was the voice behind the station's famous slogan: "This is Citytv, Everywhere!".
Mark Dailey as a Voice Actor
Besides being a news anchor, Mark Dailey was also a talented voice actor. He lent his voice to many animated TV shows. You might have heard him in cartoons like Medabots, Beyblade, and Grossology.
Movie and TV Appearances
Mark also appeared in some Canadian movies. He usually played a news reporter, which was fitting for him. He also did voiceover work for outdoor video shows.
The Rush Song Mystery
Many people thought Mark Dailey's voice was in the 1982 song "Subdivisions" by the band Rush. However, Mark always said it wasn't him. The drummer for Rush, Neil Peart, was actually the one who voiced that part of the song.
Later Life and Passing
Mark Dailey had faced health challenges. He had prostate cancer and recovered from it. Sadly, in September 2010, he announced that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The cancer spread to his lungs. Mark Dailey passed away on December 6, 2010, at the age of 57.
