Walter Cronkite Very Ill
by Buck • Sunday, June 28th, 2009 - 11:42 amSo sad. When we lose Walter, journalism will officially be dead.
Tagged: Walter CronkiteWalter Cronkite not expected to recover, family says
Legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite III, once regarded as the “most trusted man in America,” is on his deathbed suffering from a respiratory illness and not expected to recover, his family said in a prepared statement published Saturday.
“In order to dispel false rumors, Walter Cronkite’s family want it known that, sadly, he is very ill and is not expected to recuperate; he is resting at home surrounded by family, friends and a wonderful medical team,” the statement read. “We thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes.”
Cronkite, whose face is practically synonymous with dozens of seminal moments in U.S. history, is 92-years-old.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
...and that's the way it is
June 28th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Walter Cronkite came from a time where integrity counted.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Jim Lehrer got his big break on the same story. PBS I think it was did a special on the news coverage of the time.
I think the biggest change is when they decided the news divisions had to turn a profit, versus being a prestige thing and a public service. But Cronkite was a giant.