Obituary of Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite

Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (born November 4, 1916 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) was a broadcaster and journalist who was best known for serving as anchorman for the American network TV news program, "CBS Evening News" for 19 years during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Walter died on July 17, 2009 and his death was because of a stroke caused by cerebrovascular disease. He died at age 92.

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Walter Cronkite Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cronkite, Walter
Common Name: Walter Cronkite
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: November 04, 1916
Age: 92 (at death)
Also Known As: Old Ironpants, Uncle Walter, King of the Anchorman, Walt
Occupations:
- Broadcaster
- Journalist

Net Worth: $20 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Pink (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Walter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Walter Leland Cronkite Jr.
Father: Walter Leland Cronkite
Mother: Helen Lena Cronkite (née Fritsche)
Spouse/Partner:

Mary Elizabeth Maxwell Cronkite (married 1940-2005, her death)

Son(s):

Walter Leland Cronkite III

Daughter(s):

Kathy Cronkite (born September 5, 1950)
Nancy Elizabeth Cronkite

Death Notice:

Date: July 17 2009 at age 92
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke (due to cerebrovascular disease)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on July 23, 2009, at St. Bartholomew's Church in midtown Manhattan, New York City
Interment: Cremated and buried Mount Moriah Cemetery, Missouri, United States

Category Tags:

Broadcaster Journalist American Born on November 4th Born in 1916 Born in Missouri Died in 2009 Died at age 92 Died from Stroke

Walter's Notable Roles:

CBS Evening News

Quotable Quotes:

"It is increasingly clear that the only rational way out will be to negotiate, not as victors but as an honorable people who lived up to the pledge to defend democracy." (Cronkite's famous quote after the disastrous North Vietnamese Tet Offensive, which many say was the turning point in the Vietnam Conflict. President Lyndon Johnson, upon hearing Cronkite pull his support for further military involvement, is quoted as saying, "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost Middle America." (IMDB)

"Walter Cronkite was one of America's most famous broadcasters, and his death leaves a lasting legacy. (V)"

"Walter Cronkite lived a legendary life, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of journalism and earning the trust and respect of millions of viewers with his unbiased and unwavering reporting. (V)"

Is Mr. Walter Cronkite still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.