Celebrities React to Bob Simon's Shocking Death in Car Crash
Celebrities are in mourning over the untimely death of 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon, who died in a car crash on Wednesday night (February 11) in New York City.
The 73-year-old journalist has been with the CBS program since 1996 and he has earned 27 Emmys for his work on the news-magazine show.
Anderson Cooper showed his love for the late journalist in a segment on his show AC360 tonight. You can see his words in the video below.
We continue to send out our thoughts and condolences to Bob’s loved ones during this difficult time.
Anderson Cooper Reflects on Bob Simon’s Life
Click inside to see what celebrities are saying about Bob Simon’s death…
Stunned to report the death of legendary CBSNews correspondent #BobSimon
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) February 12, 2015
#BobSimon was the best writer, in my opinion, working in broadcast news. I have admired him from the time I was a kid watching #CBSNews
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) February 12, 2015
On no! Longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Bob Simon killed in a car accident in New York, http://t.co/BHFVcxyIIx /via @BreakingNews
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 12, 2015
My heart goes out to Bob's family. I worked with him. True journalist. http://t.co/lDqJCkENsP
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) February 12, 2015
CBS News correspondent, Bob Simon, 73, killed in a car accident in New York City on the West Side Hiway. What a loss pic.twitter.com/wNFfU2ODo3
— Al Roker (@alroker) February 12, 2015
Never met Bob Simon but wish I had. Loved his reports, loved his style. Truly, one of the greats of TV journalism.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 12, 2015
Heartbreaking news about Bob Simon of @60Minutes, a brilliant writer and reporter and someone I admired deeply.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 12, 2015
Gutted to hear the news about Bob Simon. An absolute master of his craft.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) February 12, 2015
Stunned. We spent time together on my 60 Minutes piece just a few weeks ago. My goodness. May God rest his soul. http://t.co/6B68ZMMBOm
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 12, 2015
CBS News journalist Bob Simon was a legend in his field. How tragic. RIP
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) February 12, 2015
Horrible!->RT @jeffrossen: BREAKING: 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon was just killed in a NYC car accident. Developing….
— Jason Kennedy (@JasonKennedy1) February 12, 2015
Had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Simon before the #Newsroom Season 1 Premiere in NYC. R.I.P., Sir.
— Jeff Daniels (@Jeff_Daniels) February 12, 2015