Morley Safer | |
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Born | |
Died | May 19, 2016 | (aged 84)
Nationality | Canadian, American[1] |
Alma mater | University of Western Ontario |
Occupation | News reporter |
Years active | 1964–2016 |
Spouse | Jane Fearer |
Children | Sarah Alice Anne Safer |
Morley Safer (November 8, 1931 – May 19, 2016) was a Canadian-American reporter and correspondent for CBS News. He was best known for his long tenure on the newsmagazine 60 Minutes. He retired in May 2016, shortly before his death.[2]
Safer died at his home in Manhattan, New York City on May 19, 2016 from pneumonia, aged 84.[3]