Anderson Cooper emotionally signs off '60 Minutes' after 2 decades
Cooper praised the show’s independence and trust as he ended a 20-year run and said he wants more time with his children.
- On Sunday, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper signed off from 60 Minutes after 20 years, delivering an emotional farewell as a correspondent for the CBS newsmagazine.
- Cooper cited the challenge of balancing his full-time CNN anchor role with 60 Minutes reporting, which often required global travel. He now plans to spend more time with sons Wyatt and Sebastian, ages 4 and 6.
- During his farewell, Cooper praised 60 Minutes' 'independence' and viewer 'trust,' recalling his childhood admiration for legends Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, and Bob Simon. He reflected on the privilege of joining the program he idolized.
- Cooper's departure follows a turbulent period at CBS News under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and Paramount Skydance ownership. Staffers termed a decision to pull a segment on El Salvador's CECOT prison 'corporate interference.'
- Cooper remains in his primary role at CNN. CBS stated, '60 Minutes will be here if he ever wants to return,' signaling openness to his future involvement as the network navigates editorial changes.
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