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R.I.P. Ed Bradley(of 60 Minutes) Ed Bradley of '60 Minutes' Dies
By Howard Kurtz Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 9, 2006; 12:08 PM Ed Bradley, the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent and one of the pioneering black journalists of his generation, died today. He was 65. Bradley, who had won 19 Emmy awards, covered an incredible array of stories after joining the CBS newsmagazine in 1981, from brain cancer to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church to the high school shootings at Columbine. He also reported a number of award-winning documentaries, covered political conventions and filled in on the "CBS Evening News" and other programs. Bradley remained active on "60 Minutes," but he had been ill for some time and underwent heart surgery about a year ago. "He was this gentle giant," said Bob Schieffer, CBS's chief Washington correspondent and a close friend. "He just did so much for so many African-American kids. He was a great role model." **** I'm in shock. | |
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a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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that's really sad. i remember waaay back in the day when i read stories about CBS pressuring him to take out his earring when he was on camera, and he refused. he was a great journalist, and a bit of a badass. | |
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Sad news. I always enjoyed watching Ed. | |
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oh no... | |
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Wow "Nobody makes me bleed my own blood...NOBODY!"
johnart says: "I'm THE shit" | |
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Anx said: that's really sad. i remember waaay back in the day when i read stories about CBS pressuring him to take out his earring when he was on camera, and he refused. he was a great journalist, and a bit of a badass.
Ed and earrings? Somehow, these 2 words don't go 2ghether I can't really picture him like that. But true, Ed had a reputation of being anti-authoritarian. | |
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I grew up watching 60 minutes. It's my dad's favorite show.
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Damn, I had no idea he was that sick. I always enjoyed watching him. Very sad news. | |
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uPtoWnNY said: Damn, I had no idea he was that sick. I always enjoyed watching him. Very sad news.
Yeah, apparently he did not disclose how sick he was. This is very sad, and a huge loss in quality television journalism. RIP VOTE....EARLY | |
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Much repsect. He always demonstrated class and integrity. A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
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This is sad Rest in Peace Ed [Edited 11/9/06 10:28am] 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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unkemptpueblo said: Much repsect. He always demonstrated class and integrity.
Yes - he did. He conducted thorough interviews on various topics and was always fair and intelligent in his delivery of information. He will be missed. VOTE....EARLY | |
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Im shocked! I didnt even know about his cancer. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Me too. I'm sick and tired of the Prince fans being sick and tired of the Prince fans that are sick and tired! | |
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dreamfactory313 said: Im shocked! I didnt even know about his cancer.
They said on CNN that he did not publically disclose he was ill. VOTE....EARLY | |
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"Aww man.... dang" Ed Bradley was the Coolest News Correspondent on television.... rockin' an earing.
Rest In Peace "Good Sir" | |
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oh God no....
he looks like someone i know... | |
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Damn, I'm sorry to hear this. One of my all time favorite journalists, he will be missed.
RIP | |
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Oh, no! I am in shock--I had no idea he even had cancer!
He was my favorite journalist--LOVED the earring! Just a class act all around. Dear Ed, Rest in Peace. We will sorely miss you! | |
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"The world of the heterosexual is a sick and boring life. " -- Edith Massey in Female Trouble | |
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Harlepolis said: Anx said: that's really sad. i remember waaay back in the day when i read stories about CBS pressuring him to take out his earring when he was on camera, and he refused. he was a great journalist, and a bit of a badass.
Ed and earrings? Somehow, these 2 words don't go 2ghether I can't really picture him like that. But true, Ed had a reputation of being anti-authoritarian. Ed and his earring... Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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Harlepolis said: Anx said: that's really sad. i remember waaay back in the day when i read stories about CBS pressuring him to take out his earring when he was on camera, and he refused. he was a great journalist, and a bit of a badass.
Ed and earrings? Somehow, these 2 words don't go 2ghether I can't really picture him like that. But true, Ed had a reputation of being anti-authoritarian. it was pretty much the most famous thing about him (aside from being a 60 minutes reporter). how did you miss that? "The world of the heterosexual is a sick and boring life. " -- Edith Massey in Female Trouble | |
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Harlepolis said: Anx said: that's really sad. i remember waaay back in the day when i read stories about CBS pressuring him to take out his earring when he was on camera, and he refused. he was a great journalist, and a bit of a badass.
Ed and earrings? Somehow, these 2 words don't go 2ghether I can't really picture him like that. But true, Ed had a reputation of being anti-authoritarian. YouTube any interview with him...I bet you'll see the earring. | |
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I couldn’t believe it when I heard the news, this is a major loss to the industry Ed was definitely one of the great ones it's also been reported he didn't tell anyone he had leukemia. Rest in Peace Ed | |
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It's not going to be easy to fill his place | |
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PricelessHo said: It's not going to be easy to fill his place and just think, on the 60 Minutes crew, he was one of the young ones! they better get a few more lined up while they're looking for his replacement. "The world of the heterosexual is a sick and boring life. " -- Edith Massey in Female Trouble | |
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