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Ed Bradley Dies of Leukemia

Posted Nov 9th 2006 12:21PM by TMZ Staff

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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1. How sad. He was a good man.

Posted at 12:43PM on Nov 9th 2006 by daisy

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

Posted at 12:43PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Gen-X

3. 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.

Posted at 12:56PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Ken

4. 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.

Posted at 1:05PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Bridgette

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

Posted at 12:47PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Exile

6. What a huge loss.

Posted at 12:50PM on Nov 9th 2006 by carla

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

Posted at 1:04PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Denise

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

Posted at 12:58PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Lola

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

Posted at 12:56PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Pam

10. 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.

Posted at 12:56PM on Nov 9th 2006 by LB

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

Posted at 1:30PM on Nov 9th 2006 by wendy

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

My condolences to your family.

Posted at 12:57PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Ella

13. This is so sad. He was an inspiration.

Posted at 12:59PM on Nov 9th 2006 by ILovePapaSmurf

14. Our condolences to the family of Mr. Ed Bradley. He WAS the coolest TV journalist around. He will not be forgotten.

Posted at 1:42PM on Nov 9th 2006 by tridiv

15. My sympathy to his family. He will be missed.

Posted at 1:04PM on Nov 9th 2006 by CindiCat

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