His journalism career spanned five decades and he amassed 27 Emmy awards for his work. 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon was killed in an automobile accident earlier this evening. People in the media business reacted on Twitter.
BREAKING: Bob Simon, '60 Minutes' correspondent, killed in crash on West Side. http://t.co/883blQlTZN pic.twitter.com/c2gjeC2hwQ
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) February 12, 2015
#BobSimon was the best writer, in my opinion, working in broadcast news. I have admired him from the time I was a kid watching #CBSNews
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) February 12, 2015
Really sad to hear about the passing of Bob Simon. He was the real deal.
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) February 12, 2015
https://twitter.com/Montel_Williams/status/565702299830722560
OMG. Bob Simon of 60 Minutes killed in an accident in NY when his limo slammed into the back of another vehicle.
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) February 12, 2015
Simon was an amazing reporter. Loved his style and presence. Bob Simon was 73. Prayers to his family and the CBS family!
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) February 12, 2015
Heartbreaking news. My thoughts and prayers go out to CBS friends – 60 Minutes' Bob Simon killed in car crash http://t.co/qzSGQIVPdh
— Campbell Brown (@campbell_brown) February 12, 2015
Sources confirm veteran CBS war correspondent Bob Simon killed in car crash in NYC tonight
— RickLeventhalFoxNews (@RickLeventhal) February 12, 2015
RIP CBS News correspondent Bob Simon, 1941-2015 http://t.co/lFD5z37RxI
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 12, 2015
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PICTURED: The livery cab @60Minutes reporter Bob Simon was in. http://t.co/XtRueVOWY8 pic.twitter.com/4QfHMjpQev
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) February 12, 2015
CBS newsman Bob Simon was riding in this livery cab when he was killed tonight. pic.twitter.com/fBNw2NMxkb
— Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) February 12, 2015
So sad to hear about 60 Minutes' Bob Simon. Had a very enjoyable dinner w/ Morley Safer & him a couple years ago. Great storyteller.
— Contessa Brewer (@contessabrewer) February 12, 2015
My heart goes out to Bob's family. I worked with him. True journalist. http://t.co/lDqJCkENsP
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) February 12, 2015
Heartbreaking news about Bob Simon of @60Minutes, a brilliant writer and reporter and someone I admired deeply.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 12, 2015
.@ScottPelley reports on death of legendary @CBSNews correspondent Bob Simon. http://t.co/WKO96lo8dj http://t.co/hipLdhP62f
— CBSN (@CBSNLive) February 12, 2015
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