CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87.
Jones died over the weekend at his home in Florida, according to CBS News, 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 the reign of Walter Cronkite, and was considered one of the “Cronkite sons.”
He later won an Emmy for his coverage of the Vietnam War.
CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at 87, according to his family
Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial.
During his time in 48 Hours, he is famous for having ridden a mule through Burma while chasing a drug lord.
Jones retired in 2001 after 32 years with the network.
Many in the journalism industry have taken a moment to honor Jones’ legacy.
Face the Nation honored him on Sunday for his “legendary and tenacious political reporting.”
Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial.
KFAN Radio’s Mark Rosen said, ‘Phil Jones changed my life forever with one phone call that allowed me to walk through the doors of WCCO TV when I was 17 years old.
‘He was our neighbor across the street in St. Louis Park and one of the most tenacious reporters in the history of CBS News. Rest in peace!’
CBS News editor Kerry Cipriano added: “Rest in peace Phil Jones, a CBS News legend who covered the Vietnam War, Watergate, the Gerald Ford White House, Capitol Hill and much more. It was a privilege to know him.”
