It was a terrific loss for all of
us when CBS News reporter Bob Simon
suddenly died in a car accident on Wednesday night at Manhattan’s West
Side Highway in New York City. He was at
the age of 73.
He was longtime correspondent of “60 minutes” and spends more than five
decades for his journalism career in which he covered most major overseas
conflicts and news stories.
Simon was a passenger in a town
car which hit another car at Manhattan’s West Side Highway that crashed
the barriers and separated the traffic lanes. The car driver and Simon rushed
to the hospital where Simon was pronounced to be dead, according to Police.
“CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley announced the death of Bob
Simon with red yes in a special report.
"Bob Simon was a giant of
broadcast journalism, and a dear friend to everyone in the CBS News family. We
are all shocked by this tragic, sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Bob's extended family and especially with our colleague Tanya Simon," said
CBS News President David Rhodes.
"There is no one else like
Bob Simon. All of us at CBS News and particularly at 60 Minutes will miss him
very much," Fager said.
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