Walter Cronkite Is Seriously Ill

[Lady Resin]

Walter Cronkite, the CBS News anchorman of the 1960s and ’70s, is seriously ill with cerebrovascular disease and is “not expected to recuperate,” his family members said in a statement Thursday. Recent news media reports have suggested that Mr. Cronkite, 92, is close to death. Family members said they wanted to “dispel false rumors.” “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,” Mr. Cronkite’s three children told The New York Post. “We thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes.” The family told the blog TVNewser that Mr. Cronkite had “apparently suffered for some years” from the disease. When Mr. Cronkite was the anchor of “CBS Evening News,” from 1962 to 1981, he was often described as “the most trusted man in America.” His demeanor and values have influenced generations of reporters.

[dino_electropolis]

Wow, first the scoop on Michael Jackson, and now Cronkite?

You truly are the harbinger of bad news.


How do you get this info so quickly?

Some deal with God? The devil, perhaps?



Any idea on Tuesday's Mega Millions numbers?

[strawberrypop]

I had no idea he was alive.

[TheMojoPin]

I was always surprised at how he'd show up in interviews and specials in recent years and still sound so vibrant given how old he is.

Sad to see him go, but he definitely lived a full and impressive life. One of the greatest broadcasters ever.

[NewYorkDragons80]

They always come in fours

[red_red_red]

I had no idea he was alive.
:laugh: he's not "relevant", that's why

[Gvac]

Count me in as someone who would have sworn he was dead already.

I'm stunned the old codger is still around.

[Marc with a c]

They always come in fours

italians?

[TheMojoPin]

Count me in as someone who would have sworn he was dead already.

I'm stunned the old codger is still around.

I swear I see this post every day in the Staff Room after you first log in.

Though switch "sworn" with "hoped" and "stunned" with "enraged."

[Gvac]

I swear I see this post every day in the Staff Room after you first log in.

Though switch "sworn" with "hoped" and "stunned" with "enraged."

Ha!

I love you man!

[TheMojoPin]

I will avenge you when you pass.

[Gvac]

I will avenge you when you pass.

Stay gold, Ponyboy.

[Liverspot]

I had no idea he was alive.

Neither did fellow codger, "clueless" Larry King

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:mMBbhsKtMOEwCM:http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Sidebox1-Heavily-Starched-C.jpg

[SatCam]

I think I saw this story atleast three days ago, Cronkite

[JohnGacysCrawlSpace]

I assumed he died a long time ago...good luck bro.

[biozombie]

It was so fucking cool when he had everyone open their windows & yell out "I'm mad as hell & I'm not gonna take it anymore!"

[red_red_red]

Neither did fellow codger, "clueless" Larry King

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:mMBbhsKtMOEwCM:http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Sidebox1-Heavily-Starched-C.jpg
i thought his dentures were going to fall out last night. i never EVER watch him, but b/c i needed a laugh, i did. i was not disappointed :laugh:..good times

[scottinnj]

They always come in fours

italians?

No, Italians come by the dozens.

[Kris10]

isn't dick clark's # up yet? this year seems like a good year for him to go.

[A.J.]

I loved his interview with President Carter.

http://img.snlarc.jt.org/caps/episode_sketches/1977-03-12-4.jpg

[razorboy]

I'll be devastated when Cronkite expires. He was a gentleman and a true media innovator.