News ofGwen Ifills deathwas especially heartbreaking for CNNs Don Lemon.
Gwen was one the most talented journalists of our time.
Her accomplishments are literally too many to mention.
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Lemon soon got emotional as he recalled a special memory.
I hung onto her every word.
Now I have a few words for her.
Tears welling in his eyes, Lemon looked into the camera as if he was speaking to Ifill.
Gwen, you were a black woman who thrived in this brutal business dominated by mostly men.
You transcended race and gender.
I wont give your age because I was taught to never tell or ask a ladys age.
And I wont say goodbye because goodbyes are so hard.
Watch the video below, and then see howcelebrities paid tribute to the veteran journalist.
