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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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46. Ed Bradley was a class act -- a true gentleman.

Posted at 4:12PM on Nov 9th 2006 by FrogLevel

47. To Post #45, well said. I apologize for my outburst (post #40). I totally understand where you are coming from and what you said.
After awhile, it gets really really old having to "explain" that family.
Sorry........... :(

Posted at 4:14PM on Nov 9th 2006 by CindiCat

48. Please correct the story - I am assuming this was written by the staff of TMZ:

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."

Neither Rather or Cronkite anchored the MORNING news.

Posted at 4:58PM on Nov 9th 2006 by gustavia

49. It is nice to see something in here about a decent man, instead of reading who is partying, divorcing, or feuding. Oh, I'm sure the next story might be one of these..

To Freddie, all I can say is keep reading and meditating on Gods Word, and stop harassing people on the net.

Posted at 7:50PM on Nov 14th 2006 by Laurie

50. Bless Ed & his family--I stopped watching 60 Minutes a long time ago but always thought he was the most dignified & best of the bunch. What a loss all the way around.

Posted at 5:32PM on Nov 9th 2006 by BC

51. I have grown up learning about the worlds events from Mr. Bradley. The world has lost a truly good man and my heart felt sympathy goes out to his colleagues and most of all his family-God Bless!

Posted at 8:57AM on Nov 14th 2006 by Celia

52. #49

knockers that has to be you.

OT

Posted at 7:38PM on Nov 9th 2006 by hey baby

53. ANYONE FILING FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION AGAINST WBC WILL BE NAMED IN A LAWSUIT FOR VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS INCLUDING THEIR ATTORNEYS AND ALL MEMBERS INVOLVED!!!

Please stop flattering yourselves, nobody cares enough about you to sue. Now go suck your daddy's dick.

Posted at 8:51PM on Nov 9th 2006 by me

54. He will be missed.

Posted at 9:15PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Chris Jacobson

55. Ed Bradley was one of the gerat ones. He was always my favorite on 60 Minutes. We're all going to miss him.

Posted at 9:40PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV

56. I as well thought he was one cool brotha! He exemplified professionalism and integrity. I will find it hard to be able to watch 60 minutes with his passing. May God be with his family and colleagues. You never know the day nor the hour, "Be Ye Always Ready."

Posted at 8:12AM on Nov 10th 2006 by TRW

57. Godspeed, Mr. Bradley. One of the most compassionate journalists our country has ever been blessed with.

Posted at 12:46AM on Nov 10th 2006 by lynnz

58. .....gone too soon....RIP Mr. Bradley...

Posted at 1:53AM on Nov 10th 2006 by Trinity

59. He was the best -I watched him all my life. I will miss him.

Posted at 9:27AM on Nov 10th 2006 by kadengirl

60. Ed Bradley was a great man and a great human being. He broke down racial barriers and was a role model for the human race. He was the first black White House correspondent and he won 19 emmys in his 25 years on 60 minutes. God Bless his family.

Posted at 9:40AM on Nov 10th 2006 by Black Girl

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