Ed Bradley Dies of Leukemia

11/9/2006 2:21 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Ed Bradley Dies of Leukemia

Legendary CBS newsman Ed Bradley passed away earlier this morning at the age of 65.

Sources connected with CBS tell TMZ that several days ago, as a result of leukemia, doctors removed Bradley's spleen and subsequently his body shut down.

Bradley, who won 19 Emmys during his 25-year stint with "60 Minutes," had been ill for some time and underwent heart surgery about a year ago.

Bradley first joined the staff of "60 Minutes" in 1981 when Dan Rather left to replace Walter Cronkite as the anchor of the "CBS Morning News."

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peter: 1895 days ago

for those of you wondering what you can do in the fight against leukemia (since it is a disease that can be beaten with a little help from our friends), get yourself tested (blood test, only a teaspoon) to see if you match any of the millions of people looking for bone marrow donors.

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daisy: 1922 days ago

How sad. He was a good man.

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Gen-X: 1922 days ago

RIP, Ed. You were a class act to the end.

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Ken: 1922 days ago

I'm sorry to hear this. Mr Bradley was an alum of my high school and he came back to speak to us when I was there. He had an amazing way with words, a true respect for the profession, and provided us all with an inspiration. Rest in peace.

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Ms. D' Augerbine in D.C.: 1922 days ago

Ed Bradley was such a vibrant and classic journalist with such an inviting laid back personality that kept viewers intrigued for many decades. "Easy Ed" is truly a legend.

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Exile: 1922 days ago

Ah this is very sad. He was such a good man. RIP.

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carla: 1922 days ago

What a huge loss.

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Denise: 1922 days ago

Wow, I'm truly stunned by this news. May he RIP.

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NursePollyPeptide: 1922 days ago

I didn't even know he had leukemia. What a terrible way to go. He is in a good place. Bless his family members

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pj: 1922 days ago

Ed, RIP........so sad, he was the coolest journalist around! I totally respected this man.

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LB: 1922 days ago

May the peace of God rest, rule and abide with the family of Mr. Bradley. He was an inspiration to us and a picture of what we can aspire to.
No more pain in your earthly body, fly free now and forever!
RIP.

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wendy: 1922 days ago

Very sad.....He was a true pioneer.

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Wicked: 1922 days ago

So sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P. Ed Bradley.

My condolences to your family.

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ILovePapaSmurf: 1922 days ago

This is so sad. He was an inspiration.