TexasTVNews 1377 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 It is with a heavy heart to say that all of us at TVNT and television news industry are mourning the loss of CBS News journalist and 60 Minutes icon Mike Wallace. CBS newsman Mike Wallace, the dogged, merciless reporter and interviewer who took on politicians, celebrities and other public figures in a 60-year career highlighted by the on-air confrontations that helped make "60 Minutes" the most successful primetime television news program ever, has died. He was 93. Wallace died Saturday night, CBS spokesman Kevin Tedesco said. On CBS' "Face the Nation," host Bob Schieffer said Wallace died at a care facility in New Haven, Connecticut, where he had lived in recent years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family and the extended family of 60 Minutes and CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57411010/60-minutes-icon-mike-wallace-dies-at-93/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11846-mike-wallace-1918-2012/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 He unfortunately had deteriorated significantly in the last few years, losing his memory to the extent of not even recognizing his own children. I was actually on CBS News' website the other day, and was very surprised to see Mr. Wallace still listed as "Reporter Emeritus" (or something like that). But, at any rate, very sad news...my thoughts go out to his family. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11846-mike-wallace-1918-2012/#findComment-72449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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