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[R.I.P.] Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age 93

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NEW YORK — CBS newsman Mike Wallace, the dogged, merciless reporter and interviewer who took on politicians, celebrities and other public figures in a 60-year career highlighted by the on-air confrontations that helped make “60 Minutes” the most successful prime-time television news program ever, has died. He was 93.
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Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age 93 - The Washington Post

i always enjoyed his work. rest in peace.
 
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I just saw this as well. RIP sir you will be missed and thoughts go out to your family.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

Rest in Peace. A true journalist. Not an entertainer.
 
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j-mac said:
An Icon in the industry. I didn't agree with his politics, but he was always a great interviewer, and I think in the end a real journalist. RIP.

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One of the last real journalists. Sympathies to his family.
 
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Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

He was a tiger for sure. RIP
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

Seven of the most feared words in the English language:

"Hello, I'm Mike Wallace from 60 Minutes."

Rest in peace.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

RIP Mike. Let's all be thankful that he had 93 wonderful years living on this planet and enjoyed his life's work.

Let's be joyous, rather than sad.
 
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pbrauer said:
RIP Mike. Let's all be thankful that he had 93 wonderful years living on this planet and enjoyed his life's work.

Let's be joyous, rather than sad.
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well said.
 
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RIP a damn good actual journalist not some partisan hack.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

He was truly a legendary newsman. RIP Mike Wallace.
 
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R.I.P. Mike Wallace a journalist true to his craft.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

A journalist respected by colleagues and peers, who lived a life of accomplishment and loved his work. My condolences to his family on their loss. He will be missed by so many. R.I.P.
 
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My favorite quote from when he interviewed Ayatollah Khomeini in the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian Revolution:

"Imam, President Sadat of Egypt says what you are doing is, quote, 'a disgrace to Islam.' And he calls you, imam, forgive me, his words, not mine, 'a lunatic.'"

The question was so direct that the translator was at first reluctant to give Khomeini the translation. For those who are wondering, Khomeini subsequently called for the overthrow/assassination of Sadat, which is what ended up happening.
 
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The journalists of today could certainly learn something from him...RIP Mike
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

One of the last of a dying breed. RIP, Mike.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

Sad news, great newsman. RIP.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

Happy travels, Mike. Thanks for proving not all journalists sell out.
 
Re: Mike Wallace, star interviewer on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ for decades, dies at age

RIP Mike - you were one of the best.

PerfectStorm said:
Seven of the most feared words in the English language:

"Hello, I'm Mike Wallace from 60 Minutes."
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I think he would have LOL'ed at that - as I did! :)
 
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