RIP Ed Bradley

From the NYT, a half-hour ago:

Ed Bradley, an anchor on CBS’s 60 Minutes, died today after suffering from leukemia, CBS News reported. He was 65.

Mr. Bradley joined the broadcast during the 1981-82 season. He was awarded 19 Emmys during his career, including one for a report on the reopening of the 50-year-old racial murder case of Emmett Till, CBS said.

Mr. Bradley also won an Emmy for his 60 Minutes interview with condemned Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh in March 2000. Its was the only television interview given by Mr. McVeigh.

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Rest in Peace, Ed. You served us well during your tenure here.

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