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November 5th, 2011, 08:22 AM
CNN Link (http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/05/us/obit-andy-rooney/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)
(CNN) -- Legendary CBS News commentator Andy Rooney, known to millions for his dry commentaries on mundane topics, died Friday night in New York. He was 92.
He had been hospitalized after suffering complications following minor surgery last month.
"It's a sad day at '60 Minutes' and for everybody here at CBS News," said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the executive producer of '60 Minutes.' "It's hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and he lived it on his own terms. We will miss him very much."
Sad news for people who watched 60 Minutes. Rooney kept it up almost right until the end. Rest in peace.
(CNN) -- Legendary CBS News commentator Andy Rooney, known to millions for his dry commentaries on mundane topics, died Friday night in New York. He was 92.
He had been hospitalized after suffering complications following minor surgery last month.
"It's a sad day at '60 Minutes' and for everybody here at CBS News," said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the executive producer of '60 Minutes.' "It's hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and he lived it on his own terms. We will miss him very much."
Sad news for people who watched 60 Minutes. Rooney kept it up almost right until the end. Rest in peace.