CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87.
According to CBS News, Jones died over the weekend at his home in Florida, where he worked as a correspondent for more than 30 years.
The former 48 Hours correspondent is survived by his son Paul and daughter Pam.
Jones joined CBS News in 1969, under Walter Cronkite. He was considered one of “Cronkite’s Kids.”
He won an Emmy for his hometown reporting on the Vietnam War.
CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87, according to his family
Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton.
During his 48-hour mission, he rode a mule through Burma, where he pursued a drug lord.
Jones retired in 2001 after 32 years with the network.
Many in journalism have taken time to honor Jones’ legacy.
Face the Nation honored him on Sunday for his “legendary and tenacious political reporting.”
Mark Rosen of KFAN Radio said, “Phil Jones changed my life forever with one phone call, landing me a spot at WCCO TV at the age of 17.
“He was our neighbor across the street in St. Louis Park and one of the most tenacious reporters in the history of CBS News. RIP!”
CBS News editor Kerry Cipriano added: “RIP Phil Jones, a CBS News legend, covering the Vietnam War, Watergate, the Gerald Ford White House, Capitol Hill and much more. It was a privilege to know him.”
