Walter Cronkite Dies At 92

Legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite has passed away in New York at the age of 92. His journalistic career covered such historic events as the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, the assassination of JFK and the first man on the moon.

[@dannytheman1313]

His voice was one you could trust he never mixed words he just told the news

[@leeperiskwl]

Im Northern Irish, never watched CBS News in my life but watching this man report the news must have been outstanding!

[@MrAnthonyVance]

Walter lived a full life, a good and decent life, and he was a beloved man. I think he elevated journalism to the status of honor and dignity. May he forever be remembered in the best light of history and I am confident that he will.

[@rodolforodriguez4447]

And may he rest enteral peace

[@terrybardy2923]

On 2009 the paragon of integrity of news reporting has died. That's the way it was. And will never be again. R.I.P. Walter Cronkite and thank you.

[@brucebartman4782]

When Walter Cronkite retired, the honesty in news broadcasting went with him.

[@princepond1633]

There were still some great and honest journalists after him. Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, and especially Peter Jennings were also trustworthy

[@TechnologicallyTechnical]

"There's reason to hope for the 21st century, and that's the way it will be." That put a smile on my face :) R.I.P Walter Cronkite!

[@gedisdiop]

As a kid, the CBS news with Uncle Wally was the featured newscast. Fox news wasn't even a thought. Walter Cronkite was the most trusted man in America, and he certainly earned that badge of honor. I truly miss his manner of news, and there will be no other to replace him. And that's the way it is, December 28th, two thousand and fourteen. This is Walter Cronkite, CBS News, good night.

[@jakeinator722]

+Wilbur Snaffel Please do not ever put Fox News and Walter on the same sentence again.

[@miss-astronomikal-mcmxcvii]

guy2008rules I think he was saying that Fox News will never gain the same accolades that this one great reporter had. Fox News shall never get those accolades that he had!!!

[@alanwchase7449]

Same here .The evening ritual was the same.Dad came home from work , we had dinner and watched Cronkite. A real journalist!

[@smphia9432]

102 years ago, this legend was born. He was loved, featured, and most of all, amazing. We will miss him dearly, R.I.P Mr. Cronkite.

[@FzyonZarzuelaFernandez]

Happy 100th birthday to you in heaven the late former CBS anchor Mr. Walter Cronkite who already passed away on my birthday!

[@RSTigerForce]

Walter Cronkite; A great man, a man I highly admired all my life...I always felt comfortable and at home when I would hear his voice. A Great person that I will always remember and miss...God bless you Walter Cronkite.

[@peeper2070]

I‘ve known him for 6 minutes and 53 secs and I feel sad

[@spockboy]

To this day the GOLD STANDARD of journalistic integrity.

[@Eddyisrich403]

He died 4 days before the 40th anniversery of his biggest story, the landing on the moon

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

A Giant of Journalism Respect from the UK

[@forevermine1907]

R.I.P. Mr.Cronkite

[@allenjones3130]

A fitting tribute to a legendary TV newscaster.

[@deltafortress]

One hell of a life he lived!

[@Harveycartoonlvr11]

Legendary...that's all I can say! When you THINK of NEWS...you thought of HIM.

[@arethawhite3712]

Amen to that comment my friend 👋😉, and that's the way it is!!!! My favorite line in news history!!!! Gone but not forgotten!!! Miss you Walter Cronkite 😢💔👼 RIP. One of my favorite news reporters 👍👍👍😀. Peace out from Bunn NC.👋💖😀👏👏👏👏👏Well done Walter!!!!

[@suzeeq.4700]

Miss you very much. Journalism in America is dead. Glad you didn't have to see it.

[@coolmovieman1]

best news person cbs every had rip walter cronkite

[@audreys3910]

He is my role model on how to be a journalist. Thank you Mr. Cronkite. That's the way it is. He and Edward R. Murrow.

[@aMarinedaughter]

Two days after this, on Sunday evening, I was watching a special on Cronkite's life on TV, and talking about what a good, long life he'd had. A few minutes later the phone rang. It was my youngest son telling me that my oldest son was dead, at age 26. I guess I will think about that every time I hear of Walter Cronkite, for the rest of my life.

[@kenandhoss]

RIP Walter Cronkite, You in a better place now *sobs* Thank you for everything you've done and That's the way it is

[@sidereus7]

He was such a wonderful man, and I'm happy he lived a long and fantastic life. Rest in peace, Mr. Cronkite.

[@ThatFellazZz]

Anyone else get goosebumps hearing the last words of his CBS interview?

[@altfactor]

During World War II, Ed Murrow tried to recruit Cronkite (then with the United Press wire service) for CBS News, but Cronkite declined the offer. Nevertheless, an arrangement was made that allowed Cronkite to serve as a stringer for CBS during the latter phases of the War; joining CBS full-time in 1950.

[@snoops71]

I am black, and I liked, admired, and respected both Michael Jackson and Walter Cronkite. Both were a huge, constant part of my childhood. I have felt the passing of both deeply. When "Off The Wall" came out in 1979, and I was listening to the songs, I was watching "Uncle Walter" every night on the news. I greatly treasure those days. So, everyone's not caught up in race.

[@danielheartfire614]

He would be ashamed of modern journalism.

[@gj003f6898]

The best news anchor/reporter the BBC never had. God bless his soul.

[@jeanniekollander8621]

How I miss this brilliant man! Straight & untarnished journalism beyond words... RIP

[@sstevenson5014]

One of the last non biased newscasters. He's probably spinning in his grave due to today's MSM.

[@venus80699]

okay I'm glad that they posted it but it's also sad

[@IsidroRamoshillisdwayne]

We love him ..bless his heart

[@KRACKER3365]

He was a great one

[@AblePumper]

The Last of the Edward R. Murrow School is now gone, but not forgotten. MORE than just a Reporter, "Uncle Walter" also has a Special Place in American History. Even Murrow would have had to control his emotions as "Uncle Walter" did on Nov. 22. He was crying, but stayed cool and reassuring live on camera. His Greatness was EARNED and there WILL NEVER be another like him. Good Bye "Uncle Walter." You will be missed.

[@BonesTheCat]

RIP Walter Cronkite, from Australia.

[@kevinnelson66]

He and Peter Jennings are still missed.

[@ericsamuelson5656]

Same with John Chancellor

[@godwhyisthistaken]

RIP i never saw this man but here was here from the beginning and sounds and is very smart and loving, your in heaven now with the stars. God Bless.

[@HurricanePatrick]

I wish I could've lived in the time when reporters let people know when they were stating their opinion

[@zeldafan1942]

Do you remember when this guy was once a narrator of EPCOT's "Spaceship Earth" ride, and when he was interviewed on the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour once?

[@anarchistatheist1917]

Mr Walter Cronkite was broadcasting news before my time. But I heard from my parents what a reliable and honest news corespondent he was.

[@ronaldlittlejohn8572]

WOW WHAT A MAN!!!! I hope you know Mr Cronkite just how much you are missed!!!!!

[@danielmanning2319]

Truly incredible how started as the anchorman in the early 60s. He broadcasted some of the most important events in the 20th century

[@danziedickerjr.9270]

My favorite newscaster

[@Quiverfuljj]

Younguns don't understand. But part of my youth was watching Walter Cronkite. My first child was born the year he retired. Like them or not, the passing of Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Walter Cronkite, and Micheal Jackson, mark the end of icons of this 1963 baby's youth.

[@Dodgerfn5]

Even though I was only four when Cronkite retired from the CBS news, I have marveled at his work and dedication in delivering the news. He was a genuine, kind-hearted man with a sense of humor and we, of all ages, will miss him greatly. And that's the way he went. RIP and God bless you Walter!

[@DorvellTStewart]

We seriously need more journalists like Kronkite (especially in today's media!)

[@misterio2K]

Thanks for the post CBS. Cronkite will always be remembered. What a loss. My family watched CBS News for decades. My Great Grandma, Grandma, mom and now me watch it. Now that Walter Cronkite has passed away I feel like I've loss another close family member. I will definitely watch the special on Cronkite this evening. Thanks again CBS.

[@MelanieLouM]

THANK YOU! ^_^

[@troyschartiger8912]

First, Peter Jennings of ABC News died in 2005, then Tim Russert of NBC News died in 2008 and Walter Cronkite of CBS News died in 2009.

[@8ooO0Ooo8]

Ms. Couric's delivery is so stoic and unimpactful that it creates a strange irony that she should deliver the death of one of the greatest news anchors the world has ever seen.

[@harrycallahan8573]

I can just imagine what he would say about America and the news media today.

[@CrescentGrizzlySlash]

A hero of mine. RIP.

[@Elliebet]

Even young journalists living in a cynical age idolized Walter Cronkite--I should know, I'm one of them. He was the one thing that was good in a world that seemed to be falling apart all around us--good in that he always told us the truth when no one else seemed to. That is true greatness and true journalism. RIP> we won't forget you.

[@snoops71]

I began childhood watching Cronkite, and ended it watching Jennings. I'm so glad you mentioned both of them.

[@jeremiahmerrill9292]

So I truly believe that, after watching many historical events on many television news sources and in many newspapers, that Walter Cronkite is the greatest news journalist and reporter in the history of reporting news

[@Jerseysson27]

He is the great reporter to have ever graced the television screen. He will be remembered as one of the greatest reporters in the 20th and 21st Century. Good night Walter, may flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest thou good and faithful servant. We SHALL indeed remember you forever!

[@terr777]

"Oh boy!" What a great man!

[@jslasher1]

The greatest of the great news readers.

[@timeversman9804]

What an honorable voice. Seems like yesterday when we heard his voice on our first color t.v. l never thought about getting old but what I've seen wow.

[@alfonsonation]

there will never be another walter cronkite

[@moviesforrandy]

dam i miss the 70-80's. they were the best years. this world is so messed up today.

[@crazytexan7532]

Facts right there

[@Maximara]

Walter Cronkite was the standard for TV News when I grew up and when he retired I thought we had lost a little something. Now that he has passed away I realize we have lost much more. RIP Uncle Walter.

[@russell2550]

Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted voice in America. And that's the way it is Saturday July 18,2009. Walter will be doing the news from Heaven's Newsroom.

[@ezrawyvern6795]

When I first heard of his death, I was just plain shocked. I knew he was in his 90s, but like with my grandma seven years later it was just something that just hurt without question.

[@NBK1122]

When Michael Jackson died, one of my thoughts was I didn't think I would see a world where Walter Cronkite outlived Michael Jackson.

[@JJMHigner]

He actually voiced a character in the "We're Back" c.1994 movie--the kindly professor who wanted a few dinosaurs brought from the past to live with improved brain power in the present in NYC. With Julia Child, John Goodman, etc; and Kenneth Mars!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Yup. He voiced Captain Neweyes, and even ended the film with his sign-off "And that's the way it is". He also narrated a series of WW2 documentaries, which I have the Pacific part of it.

[@lisacharles4439]

My favorite News Anchor!! RIP

[@DorvellTStewart]

So that's what the VC did, then? and just out of a matter of interest, are the VC still active?

[@diluccabron]

i remember him mostly when jfk passed .he will always be in my prayers.tharrs the way it is gngb walter

[@montesa9136]

You were such a Huge part of my life. I miss you! RIP Walter!

[@Hewhowalksbehindtherows]

When news was news and not politicised propaganda. He knew the difference between a personal interview and reporting.

[@rawrvintageisclassic]

no anchor to this day will ever be as awesome and as adventurous as Walter Cronkite, and that's the way it will be!! RIP you amazing man!!

[@favre16]

A genuis!

[@colettenasielski2609]

And That’s the way it is

[@songbirdy]

Only people who lived with Cronkite in their living rooms each evening can know what is truly missing in news reporting today. Just hearing his voice here takes me back. He reported during some of the most chaotic times in American and world history but I think hearing the news from a trusting voice somehow kept us feeling grounded and safe. I have missed this man so much since news reporting took a dive into entertainment and sensationalism.

[@RealTime88]

Walter Cronkite was a great man of news, a quiet soul, and a man we all trusted with the truth. Thank you Uncle Walter. We will miss you.

[@liammcclure1085]

Cronkite also provided the voice of Ben Franklin from the children’s television show Liberty’s Kids.

[@akrzton1]

Yep. That was his best performance yet, and that is the best show ever!

[@karenwesley5342]

Not only Americans watched CBS News but Canadians did also. My dad, mum, uncles, aunts and grandparents were a large fan of Walter Cronkite. I was even allowed to watch the assassination of JFK, and I was 10 at the time.

[@billbarnhart2858]

Walter Cronkite the best there ever was he said it how it was not like today he missed more then ever

[@itspaul70]

Rest In Peace Walter. I will always remember Robin Williams doing his skit about you in "Good Morning Vietnam". You always told it like it was because that was always the truth. You didn't add anything, you didn't leave anything out. You just told it the way it was. May you have a speedy journey to your next assignment.

[@whatupandwhatdowngameing2324]

The one of the most significant reporter in history

[@Feguilosch]

R.I.P. Master !

[@willyD200]

92 is a nice ripe old age to live to...He saw and reported on so many huge issues, must have been a blast for all those years. I'd like to know his personal views on everything that he was paid to say! RIP , Mr. Cronkite

[@Bloodwynd72]

Thank you, Walter.

[@jperry1997]

RIP Walter, we will miss you. You were a great man and amateur radio operator. i hope the DXers are busy in Heaven.

[@lolgeed]

R.I.P. Walter Cronkite, the grandfather of television.

[@aMarinedaughter]

@1958boomergirl Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@scorsese86]

What a wonderful man. I'll miss him.

[@skeletal13]

That is some of the most f---ed up logic I think I have ever heard or read. A man who was a pop star who had his day and became more of a public fascination due to his increasingly bizarre exploits VS. one of the most trusted journalistic icons who delivered history-making news as it happened, and changed the face of the industry worldwide. I'm willing to bet his name may not be remembered in the same way as time goes by, but the foundations he built are invaluable.

[@jennifursun3303]

loved Walter. am not a big News person, but he was believable

[@charlesmiddlebrooks6831]

More anchors should be more like Mr. Cronkite was.

[@vwsmusic]

Such distressing news, albeit not entirely unexpected. Kudos to him for all his reporting.

[@ManfredMitchum]

The most trusted man in America has left us. He was an inspiration to me, even though I'm 16 and grew up on Peter Jennings. A true legend. He's at peace now.

[@mubd1234]

Amen to that.

[@jamesmac29]

RIP Mr Cronkite

[@jeremykoven3806]

When Katie Couric anchors the evening news, she wears a hairnet on top of her head and talks in a squeaky and quiet voice

[@emmarose4234]

Someday, I want to hug Walter Cronkite! 🥰

[@dominewimbury2039]

Even though I'm a Briton I liked him and Dan Rather. Both very authoritative and commanded respect

[@randomtj1791]

Walter Cronkite, best news anchor of all time. That's the way it is, that's the way it was and that's the way it always will be. RIP Walter.

[@russell2550]

Walter Cronkite was one of the best anchors of the CBS Evening News for many years. He will be missed but his legacy will live on.