Older'60 Minutes' Reporter Mike Wallace Dead At 93
Former 60 Minutes anchor Mike Wallace has passed away at the age of 93 at a senior care center on Saturday night (April 7) in New Canaan, Conn.
Mike helped put the news show 60 Minutes on the map with his investigative journalism and famous hard-hitting interviews with both the famous and the infamous.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we mark the passing of Mike Wallace. His extraordinary contribution as a broadcaster is immeasurable and he has been a force within the television industry throughout its existence,” Leslie Moonves, president of CBS, said in a statement.
Numerous celebrities have expressed their condolences via Twitter.
“Just heard of the death of Mike Wallace. A true original. What an amazing career and remarkable man,” Anderson Cooper wrote.
“Mike Wallace was a dear & wonderful friend. Not just a great broadcaster, but a great guy. We will never see his likes again.” Larry King tweeted.
Our thoughts are with Mike‘s friends and family at this time.
8 Comments
rest in peace
Just one person rips this man? Rest in peace Wallace!!!
Sad to see him go…
RIP to a hardworking man.
A rare talent that we shall never see again. Thanks for reporting the news Mike – now take your rest – RIP
Simply an excellent reporter. RIP, sir.
Mr. Wallace was from an era, that I am afraid, that has long since died! An era when reporting the news was only reporting the facts. Not the sensationalistic, race baiting carp that we have to deal with now!
A giant in his field. RIP Mike.