Morley Safer Dead - Famed '60 Minutes' Journalist Passes Away at 84

Morley Safer, famed 60 Minutes journalist, has passed away at the age of 84, CBS News reports.

The journalist was a mainstay on 60 Minutes for 46 years, and just last week announced his retirement.

He is a 12-time winner of News and Documentary Emmys, won three Peabody Awards, and was a respected member of the journalism community.

Morley is survived by his wife, Jane Fearer, and their daughter. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Our thoughts go out to Morley‘s loved ones during this time.