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Ann Compton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 7, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Ann Compton is an American journalist and retired white house correspondent for ABC News.

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Best Known For:The television show ABC News
Breakthrough:Became the first woman assigned to cover the White House by a television network in 1974

10 Quick Facts About Ann Compton

  • Full Name: Ann Compton
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: the tv show ABC News
  • Current Role: Retired White House Correspondent
  • Age: 79 years old
  • Date of Birth: January 19, 1947
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Dr. William C. Hughes
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Ann Compton Age

Ann Compton is about 79 years old as of 2026. Ann Compton was born in 1947.

Education

She attended Hollins University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.

  • Hollins University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree

Career & Work

Ann Compton's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet.

Organization: ABC News
Role: White House Correspondent
Period: 1973–2014

Rise to Fame

Ann Compton rose to prominence for her role on the television show ABC News.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes ABC News.

Other

  • Work: ABC News (Correspondent, 1973–2014)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — ATAS — Coverage of September 11 attacks

Ann Compton Family & Relationships

Ann Compton is married to Dr. William C. Hughes. She has 4 children, including William Hughes and Richard Hughes.

  • Children:
    • William Hughes
    • Richard Hughes
    • Annie Hughes
    • Ted Hughes

Lesser Known Facts

  • Ann Compton was the only broadcast reporter allowed on Air Force One on September 11, 2001.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ann Compton
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 19, 1947
  • Age: 79
  • Birthday: January 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Dr. William C. Hughes

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Dr. William C. Hughes (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/anncompton

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