Reporter, Journalist. Drake, whose career included reporting for Pacific Stars and Stripes, reported on a diverse range of stories for almost 40 years from his Tokyo base until he retired in 1995. He covered everything from the Vietnam war to interviewing Hollywood royalty - he interviewed everyone from Rod Stewart to Mother Theresa. He often spoke the dangers he faced covering the war and he returned to Vietnan in 1985 to cover the 10th anniversary of the end of the war. Drake, who oficially retired in 1995, died after a long battle with cancer.
Reporter, Journalist. Drake, whose career included reporting for Pacific Stars and Stripes, reported on a diverse range of stories for almost 40 years from his Tokyo base until he retired in 1995. He covered everything from the Vietnam war to interviewing Hollywood royalty - he interviewed everyone from Rod Stewart to Mother Theresa. He often spoke the dangers he faced covering the war and he returned to Vietnan in 1985 to cover the 10th anniversary of the end of the war. Drake, who oficially retired in 1995, died after a long battle with cancer.
Bio by: Louis du Mort
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