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Charles Osgood has died aged 91.
The award-winning journalist, CBS journalist and veteran ‘Sunday Morning’ host died Tuesday after a battle with dementia at his residence in New Jersey, in accordance with CBS Information.
His household stated in an announcement to the outlet: “Charlie cherished being a part of the ‘Sunday Morning’ group.
“We’ll miss you dearly, however we take consolation in understanding that your life was charmed, largely due to you. From the underside of our hearts, thanks for welcoming you into your houses on Sundays to share tales and spotlight one of the best elements of humanity.
“He’ll see you on the radio.”
Charles, a father of 5, spent greater than 4 a long time at CBS Information earlier than retiring in 2016.
After he started internet hosting ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ in 1994, the present reached its highest scores and gained three Emmy Awards for Greatest Morning Present.
Highlights of Charles’ profession included his interviews with singer Sting and chef Julia Youngster, whereas outdoors of labor he adopted his passions for poetry and music and wrote a number of books.
The previous radio host made his theatrical debut because the narrator of the animated movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ ‘Horton Hears a Who.’
When he retired in 2016, he stated: “For years individuals, together with family and friends, have requested me why I’m nonetheless doing this contemplating my age.
“It has been a pleasure to do it! Who would not need to be the one to introduce these unbelievable storytellers, producers, writers and different individuals who put this excellent present collectively?
Charles is survived by his spouse, Jean Osgood, his 5 kids (Kathleen Wooden Griffis, Kenneth Winston Wooden, Anne-E Wooden, Emily J Wooden and Jamie Wooden), in addition to his sister and brother.
Tributes to the late journalist poured in on social media as quickly because the assertion was revealed.
Many customers informed him to “relaxation effectively,” whereas one stated, “It was type of a practice for my household and I to observe CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood. My love for informative and narrative journalism emerged from that program. RIP.”
One other commented: “Charlie’s calming voice and calm demeanor offered me refuge from a loopy world each Sunday morning. A grasp storyteller and a real gentleman. Relaxation straightforward, sir. #charlesosgood.”