Tributes to Morley Safer are pouring in from across the world after the legendary former “60 Minutes” correspondent died Thursday at the age of 84.
“What an incredible life and career #MorleySafer had,” Anderson Cooper tweeted. “From Vietnam to his decades @60Minutes. There was no one else like him.”
Other media luminaries like Katie Couric, Larry King and Lester Holt also offered their own memories and condolences for the legendary reporter.
Read more reactions below.
Morley Safer was a master of his craft and set a high bar for all of us in broadcast journalism. #RIPMorleysafer
– Lester Holt (@LesterHoltNBC) May 19, 2016
(1/2) Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Morley Safer. His reporting was second-to-none. I send my deepest sympathies to his family.
– Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) May 19, 2016
Morley Safer was a good friend. I’m sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful journalist and all-around terrific guy. Rest in peace, Morley.
– Larry King (@kingsthings) May 19, 2016
Two pieces of advice for young broadcast journalists.
1. Watch Morley Safer’s segments.
2. Repeat step one. A true professional/original– Matt Lauer (@MLauer) May 19, 2016
RIP – Keeping Morley Safer’s family in our thoughts: The #60Minutes correspondent has died at 84 @enews
– maria menounos (@mariamenounos) May 19, 2016
Morley Safer was a legend in broadcasting. Amazing writer. A gentleman. His take on modern art on 60 Minutes was incredible. Irreplaceable
– Andy Cohen (@Andy) May 19, 2016
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We are sad to report that legendary Morley Safer has died at 84: https://t.co/2fKoqmd4Bm https://t.co/Mcd56YODIk– Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) May 19, 2016
Morley Safer was a world-class, Hall of Fame level journalist. What a storied career. https://t.co/5roLDNTwAd
– Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) May 19, 2016
What an incredible life and career #MorleySafer had. From Vietnam to his decades @60Minutes. There was no one else like him.
– Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) May 19, 2016
Morley Safer has died. A masterful storyteller, inspiration to many of us and a wonderful friend.
– Jeff Fager (@JeffFager) May 19, 2016
We wouldn’t be here without you, @SaferCBS – The entire #60Minutes team
– 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) May 16, 2016
Morley Safer was an extraordinary storyteller with a unique and sometimes quirky take on the world. What a legacy. https://t.co/hoCWmKlK9h
– Katie Couric (@katiecouric) May 19, 2016
Spoke with person helping Safer toward the end. Said he couldn’t have been kinder or more awesome. https://t.co/zhShC1KDPT
– Ben White (@morningmoneyben) May 19, 2016
When they say “legend”, this is what they mean. #MorleySafer
(via @davidfolkenflik)https://t.co/WBgnNuDIu3– Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) May 19, 2016
So long Morley Safer— a gentleman. https://t.co/bywPbWYWmY pic.twitter.com/IT5hEDKhyl
– Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) May 19, 2016