News Bob Simon, CBS News Legend, Dies at 73 in NYC Car Accident

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Bob Simon, a veteran CBS News correspondent and longtime member of the "60 Minutes" team, tragically died in a car accident in New York City at the age of 73. Known for his tall stature and intellectual presence, Simon reported on major global conflicts from the 1960s onward and contributed to "60 Minutes" since 1996. His career included harrowing experiences, such as being held captive in Baghdad for 40 days during the Gulf War. The discussion highlights the shock of his passing and expresses condolences to his family and colleagues, emphasizing the impact of his work and the circumstances of his death, which involved not wearing a seatbelt in his limousine.
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Bob Simon of CBS News dead at 73 in New York City car crash
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(Reuters) - Veteran CBS News correspondent Bob Simon, a longtime member of the network's "60 Minutes" on-air team, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night in New York City, CBS said. He was 73.
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Tall, lanky and possessed of an erudite demeanor on camera, Simon has covered most major overseas conflicts from the 1960s to the present and has been a regular contributor to the weekly "60 Minutes" news magazine on CBS since 1996.
What a loss!

My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
 
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Wasn't wearing seat belt in his limo. Something so simple :(
 

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