Celebrating the life of Andy Rooney is one way to give honor to him. Mr. Rooney died at 92, on Friday night, a month after delivering his 1,097th and final televised commentary.“A writer never retire,” that’s what Andy Rooney believes his whole life. And he did it, he never quit on his writing and his job until one Friday night at a hospital in New York City when he exhale his last breath. On October 2, 2011, as his 1,097th essay for “60 Minutes” show episode end, he announced that he would no longer appear regularly. Millions of American welcome Rooney every Sunday evenings as an old familiar face appearing for a few minutes at the tail of one of the most highly rated programs in television history.
Andy Rooney talked on “60 Minutes” about what was in the news, and his opinions occasionally got him in trouble. Spending more than 60 years at CBS, 30 of them behind the camera as a writer and producer, first for entertainment and then news programming, before becoming a television personality.
Rooney’s final essay for 60 Minutes was a classic example of his trademark blend of clarity, humility and gracious wit. He concluded his last essay by giving thanks to those who had reached out to him over the years. For his final essay, Andy Rooney said that he’d live a life luckier than most.
“I wish I could do this forever. I can’t, though,” he said.
November 5, 2011–The news that morning of the death of Andy Rooney struck hard on hearts everywhere. Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the Executive producer of “60 Minutes” sharing his thought about Andy Rooney ” It’s hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and he lived it on his own terms. We will miss him very much.” He also said “It’s a sad day at ’60 Minutes’ and for everybody here at CBS News. ”
“60 Minutes” will end its broadcast Sunday with a tribute to Rooney by veteran correspondent Morley Safer.
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