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Cronkite children address news legend’s health status: ‘Not likely to recuperate’
Walter Cronkite presents UT president William Powers, Jr., with a Lunar Sample for the university’s Center for American History on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Deborah Cannon photo/2006 AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Linda Stasi, New York Post television critic, reports receiving an e-mail message from Walter Cronkite’s three children, Nancy, Kathy Cronkite and Walter (Chip) Cronkite III, addressing the recent news coverage of the legendary newsman’s condition.
Stasi reports Nancy Cronkite confirming that her 92-year-old father has been suffering from cerebrovascular disease for years.
“In order to dispel false rumors,” the e-mail reads, “Walter Cronkite’s family want it known that, sadly, he is very ill and is not expected to recuperate; he is resting at home surrounded by family, friends and a wonderful medical team. We thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes.”
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By Santa Claus
July 17, 2009 11:22 PM | Link to this
Dear Walter:
Rest in Peace -- my prayers are with your children.
Blessings, Santa
By HT
June 25, 2009 4:07 PM | Link to this
I'll always remember "Uncle Walter" as a classy gentleman and a great Longhorn. May his remaining days be peaceful.
My thoughts go out to his family.