Morley Safer dead at 84
He retired just last week and died Thursday.
Click here for reuse options!Safer’s first season as a regular 60 Minutes correspondent began in 1970 with a story about the training of U.S. Sky Marshals. His final 60 Minutes report — number 919 — a profile of Danish Architect Bjarke Ingels, was broadcast in March. “After more than 50 years of broadcasting on CBS News and 60 Minutes I have decided to retire. It’s been a wonderful run, but the time has come to say goodbye to all of my friends at CBS and the dozens of people who kept me on the air,” said the 84-year-old Safer. “But most of all I thank the millions of people who have been loyal to our broadcast.
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17 May 19th, 2016 at 16:11
It’s too bad he couldn’t remain the honest journalist he started out as. I’d love to see notes of the things he couldn’t tell.
Suzanne McFly May 19th, 2016 at 17:57
I had a feeling he was going to pass since he was quitting. It seems when the Hollywood types quit their jobs, soon after they pass on.
Roctuna May 19th, 2016 at 19:03
It really is a curious phenomena isn’t it? So many creative, productive people die soon after retirement. Remember Charles Schulz? Days after the last Peanuts strip, dead. It’d be an interesting bit of research.
Suzanne McFly May 19th, 2016 at 19:06
Its like they either give up, or they realize the time has come.
Roctuna May 19th, 2016 at 21:27
I like to think it’s because their work and involvement keeps them running but when that’s gone something strange happens to the mind/body system. To me, the bottom line is keep going ’til you drop.
Suzanne McFly May 19th, 2016 at 21:53
That’s what I plan to do
17 May 20th, 2016 at 14:20
“keep going ’til you drop” Lots of us don’t have a choice.