Andy Rooney dead at 92

[cavegal]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57319150/andy-rooney-dead-at-92/ 

(CBS News)

Andy Rooney, the "60 Minutes" commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays - a unique genre he is credited with inventing - died Friday night in a hospital in New York City of complications following minor surgery. He was 92, and had homes in New York City, Rensselaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn.

"It's a sad day at '60 Minutes' and for everybody here at CBS News," said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the executive producer of "60 Minutes." "It's hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and he lived it on his own terms. We will miss him very much."

Rooney had announced on Oct. 2, 2011 in his 1,097th essay for "60 Minutes" that he would no longer appear regularly.

[vesta111]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57319150/andy-rooney-dead-at-92/ 

Really sad, Mr. Rooney was so much like a GrandDad who we miss telling about his life and times.
The who is Mrs. Smith the pie maker was a favorite of mine.

Some times Frank sounds like Mr. Rooney as he brings the past into our time.

[jtyangel]

He's the age my grands would have been were they still alive. Still miss them and seeing another of their generation pass reminds me of them. RIP Mr. Rooney

[longview]

I'm glad he got to do what he enjoyed until the end.  My sympathy to his family and friends.