CBS News Legend Covered the Korean War, Kennedy Assassination, and Iran Hostage Crisis
According to the Associated Press, Robert Pierpoint has died in California following complications from hip surgery. Pierpoint broke his hip on October 12 at the Santa Barbara Retirement Community, where he and his wife, Patricia, resided.
Pierpoint, who retired in 1990, worked as a journalist for more than 40 years and covered historic events like the Korean War and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Pierpoint's legacy and life are highlighted in the following MSNBC article.
From The G-Man offers its condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of the veteran journalist.
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