Andy Rooney Dies At Age 92
Broadcasting legend and Sixty Minutes fixture Andy Rooney died Friday night in hospital in New York. Rooney had only made his final sign-off as a weekly commentator on the CBS show just over a month ago and was reportedly in stable condition following complications from minor surgery last week.
Rooney’s final essay for Sixty Minutes was a classic example of his trademark blend of clarity, humility and gracious humor. He concluded his last essay by giving thanks to those who had reached out to him over the years
This is a moment I have dreaded. I wish I could do this forever. I can not though. But I am not retiring. Writers don not retire and I will always be a writer.
A lot of you have sent me wonderful letters and said good things to me when you meet me in the street. I wasn’t always gracious about it. It’s hard to accept being liked. I don’t say this often, but thank you. Although if you do see me in a restaurant please, just let me eat my dinner.
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