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Morley Safer Has Died

Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:21:43 GMT

He was 84.

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traveler — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:50:32 GMT

60 Minutes had a wonderful tribute to him last Sunday.

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:51:19 GMT

This makes me so sad. He JUST retired from 60 Minutes on Sunday night.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:54:07 GMT

He was a wonderful interviewer and story teller. Rest In a Peace Morley. You will be missed!

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Jacie — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:03:37 GMT

One of the broadcast greats, legendary.

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Say Nay — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:03:48 GMT

I felt like I could trust his reporting. He stood for honest journalism. This is a sad day. May he RIP.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:04:28 GMT

OMG ... does anyone know if he was ill, or if this was sudden?

This seems to be a "curse" ..... poor Andy Rooney died shortly after retiring from 60 Minutes. A very sad coincidence, if nothing else!

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chrystaltree — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:26:34 GMT

OMG! He just retired from 60 Minutes, I enjoyed the special segment they did on his life and career. I thought he'd live to be 100. I said to my husband "he'll write a book now and I'll definitely buy it".

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QueenDanceALot — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:32:24 GMT

A legend and man of integrity.

May he rest in peace.

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MomCat — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:34:53 GMT

I haven't watched 60 minutes in years, but certainly knew who he was. At least he kept doing what he loved all the way to the end. Good for him.

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mom2four0418 — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:40:15 GMT

He had been in declining health which is why the tribute was aired so soon.

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:41:14 GMT

Sorry to hear.

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Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:46:19 GMT

@MomCat wrote:
I haven't watched 60 minutes in years, but certainly knew who he was. At least he kept doing what he loved all the way to the end. Good for him.

It would have been nice if he could've enjoyed retirement longer than just a few days, though.

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ladyroxanne — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:49:07 GMT

i just saw it on the news. very sad indeed.

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Noel7 — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:56:43 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
OMG ... does anyone know if he was ill, or if this was sudden?

This seems to be a "curse" ..... poor Andy Rooney died shortly after retiring from 60 Minutes. A very sad coincidence, if nothing else!

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There have been some old studies that showed it was not uncommon for men to die not long after they retire. I suppose some kept going until they felt they couldn't any longer.

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Noel7 — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:57:55 GMT

@mom2four wrote:
He had been in declining health which is why the tribute was aired so soon.

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Thanks for that information. I agree, he was a wonderful journalist.

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DoneTryin — Thu, 19 May 2016 18:01:56 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
@MomCat wrote:
I haven't watched 60 minutes in years, but certainly knew who he was. At least he kept doing what he loved all the way to the end. Good for him.

It would have been nice if he could've enjoyed retirement longer than just a few days, though.

If he was anything like the way my dad was, he was much happier working than not. I'm glad he was able to work as long as he did. Condolences to his family & friends.

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Krimpette — Thu, 19 May 2016 18:19:01 GMT

A real class act. RIP.

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jubilant — Thu, 19 May 2016 18:22:46 GMT

He will be missed. I miss a lot of the old reporters. What a wonderful career and long life he had.

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2blonde — Thu, 19 May 2016 19:25:16 GMT

I've always loved 60 Minutes, and I can still hear his distinctive voice in my head as I write this. The man was a legend........may he rest in peace.