Bob Simon

TV Show Host

Birthday May 29, 1941

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

DEATH DATE Feb 11, 2015 (73)

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About

A longtime 60 Minutes host who won more than 20 News & Documentary Emmy Awards in his career. He covered his first 60 Minutes story as a correspondent in 1996.

Before Fame

He served in the American Foreign Service before starting his news career with CBS New London in 1971.

Trivia

He died after sustaining head and torso injuries during a car crash in New York City on February 11, 2015.

Family Life

He had a daughter named Tanya with his longtime partner Francoise Simon.

Associated With

He is a well-known host of 60 Minutes, which was created by Don Hewitt .