Andy Rooney dead at 92

[Bosonic]

Source: CBS News

Andy Rooney, the "60 Minutes" commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays - a unique genre he is credited with inventing - died today. He was 92 and had homes in New York City, Rensseleaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57319150/andy-rooney-dead-at-92/

[bigdarryl]

1. He JUST retired he must have known his time was near

rest in peace

[Atman]

3. Or, once he had nothing to do, he had, well...nothing else to do.

His job was his life. The body and mind work together in mysterious ways.

[tblue]

36. Why did you make me laugh?

I'm not supposed to laugh reading this thread. Dang, now I gotta feel guilty too?

Just kidding you. ;)

RIP, Andy. You were very clever and amusing and sometimes even a adorable in your crankiness.

[Odin2005]

66. I've read that people who stay mentallty active into old age love longer.

And are at lower risk for various forms of dementia.

[Sportsguy]

18. How Long Ago Was That?

[Graybeard]

20. Rooney's final 60 Minutes was Oct. 2, 2011.

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Good-bye and Rest In Peace.

[Auggie]

22. It was a tribute segment, and a good one. Worth seeing again.

[alp227]

77. video is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGci9ec4BDA

[CarmanK]

50. What a great life he had. He loved his work and people! RIP!

[Syrinx]

2. thats sad

[no_hypocrisy]

4. Awwwwwwwwwwwww

[samplegirl]

5. Maybe complications from surgery....didn't he just have some

sort of surgery done??

[RamboLiberal]

8. Yes was supposed to be minor surgery

[rfranklin]

13. Another "death by doctor"

Having been through it with both my parents, I have realized how often operations on elderly people are the cause of their deaths. Overeager surgeons recommend an operation for a person who is not in the best of health. If the patient comes out of anathesia, the operation is considered a success. Days or weeks later complications ensue and then its just a matter of time before the patient is dead. In the meantime, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars spent trying to keep the patient alive in what can only be described as medical torture. If this is the case with Andy, he's lucky that it happened quickly.

[MissDeeds]

29. Yes,

And didn't John Murtha die from complications of surgery? It's so sad, and such a tragedy when someone dies from a medical procedure that is supposed to improve their quality of life.

[young_at_heart]

58. I had the same surgery just before his

When I heard about the complications from gallbladder surgery killing Murtha it gave me pause about the surgery I had just had!

[Rhiannon12866]

80. John Murtha was the very first thing I thought of when I heard this...

Glad that you're okay. Any surgery is risky for the elderly... ;(

[thesquanderer]

30. died "of complications following minor surgery"

so no, he was not expecting it, as someone else suggested, and no, it was not because he no longer had anything to do, as someone else suggested. (Why do so many people comment without reading the linked article? Always a DU problem.)

rfranklin is right... surgery is considered a success if the patient merely survives. At 92, no surgery is minor. The risks even of anesthesia and the high rate of infections in hospitals are greatly magnified for the elderly whose bodies no longer have the restorative/combative facilities they used to.

[Ken Burch]

86. Good thing it wasn't MAJOR surgery.

:eyes:

[Miss_Underestimated]

47. [phone]

:cry:

[pasto76]

63. take some immunology classes and see how mysterious it really is

back in the day I was a bio-dork. Love that stuff. Immunolgy classes are the hardest Ive ever taken by far. A lot of it has to do with how much stuff they don't know yet. Very interesting stuff. And like real science, discoveries are made often that change the paradigm of most of the field.

There is a phenomenon where after receiving some manner of wound, people will sometimes develop appendicitis. Correlative? not quite. It happens enough where science has noticed it. A Phenomenon. A buddy of mine slipped on the iron and s-k-i-n-n-e-d his shin last fall. Pretty big wound. 3 weeks later, pow. Appendicitis. When I was 19, I went to get a tattoo. 1 week later, pow, appendectomy.

Ben Rothlesberger, Steelers quarterback. A few weeks after winning his Super Bowl, he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. 2 weeks later, pow. Appendectomy.

Its kinda crazy.

[Odin2005]

68. Stress = weakened immune response = appendix getting infected?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

82. I had an anesthesiology nurse tell me of a doctor in her hospital..

... who is known for doing high risk surgery on elderly patients and keeping them alive for 30 days so he doesn't get the "credit" for the death. He manipulates the family, giving them hope, and then drops the bomb at the thirty day mark.

[rucky]

32. At age 92, there's no such thing as a "minor" surgery.

[wisteria]

45. Exactly. Patients are always told beforehand about the risks of any surgery.

Doctors don't operate unless there is consent to do so.

[Hawkowl]

74. No minor surgeries at 92

Even a checkup at a hospital can be fatal for the elderly and there weakened immune systems.

[samplegirl]

6. Maybe complications from surgery....didn't he just have some

sort of surgery done??

[stillrockin]

7. RIP

[RamboLiberal]

9. RIP Andy

[trumad]

10. "Ya know----- I hate death....

death gets in the way of everything".

----Andy Rooney

[Johnny Noshoes]

23. nt

:)

[LibDemAlways]

49. +1000 and then some. My dad was a big Andy Rooney fan. Sunday

night at 7:50 he'd rush to the tv to watch Andy's segment. Dad died at 86 two years ago. He would have been very saddened by this news.

"Gets in the way of everything....." How true.

[Arrowhead2k1]

11. He lived a good full life.

Good for him.

[laylah]

12. OH NO!

RIP Andy. Thanks for the memories. My condolences to family and friends. :cry::hug:

[border_town]

14. I can't believe none of the news outlets are talking about this.

He was an American icon.

[DinahMoeHum]

33. Probably saving it for tonight's news.

n/t

[GoCubsGo]

38. I heard about it on NBC, CBS and NPR.

All this morning.

[Lochloosa]

15. I want his DESK!

[RamboLiberal]

17. Andy was in to woodworking he made that desk

[meow2u3]

39. His desk should go to the Smithsonian

It was a cultural ICON!

[Posteritatis]

51. I do believe I agree. (nt)

[Blacksheep214]

87. Don't forget his typewriter!

He was often the highlight of the show.

Vaya con Dios Andy!

[Odin2005]

69. Very interesting, I did not know that!

[qanda]

16. RIP Mr. Rooney

[jefferson_dem]

19. RIP Mr. Rooney.

O8)

[mrs_p]

21. RIP

[onecent]

24. RIP Andy, Now I don't see any reason to watch 60 minutes. n/t

[The Wizard]

25. His folksy charm

and common sense made us think about the absurdities we impose on ourselves and in many case how we let ourselves be duped by advertising. A wonderful writer and personality has left us, but he left us better.

[gademocrat7]

26. RIP Mr. Rooney

[Callalily]

27. Mr. Rooney spoke for

all of us - and with such eloquence . . . he's comments paralleled our thoughts.

RIP Andy!

[City Lights]

28. You'll be missed, Mr. Rooney.

Rest in peace.

[MissDeeds]

31. I'm so sorry

I adored Andy Rooney. He was a curmudgeon with a heart of gold and a rapier wit. I miss him already.

RIP Mr. Rooney

:cry: :cry:

[DinahMoeHum]

34. Andy Rooney, you old curmudgeon, I salute you.

You truly were an original. I'll miss you.

:patriot:

[lunatica]

35. I'm sorry to hear that

Rest in Peace Andy Rooney. You gave many generations of thoughtful laughter.

[PotatoChip]

37. RIP Mr Rooney. You were a treasure

and will be missed.

[NJCher]

40. Congratulations, Andy

On a life that touched others and made us think.

No RIP for me. I think Andy is on to the next phase of his existence, and I salute him for completing this part of his "life course work" with what appears to me to be success.




Andy as a young reporter




In this picture, he looks as though he is in his mid-thirties.



Andy in his office.

There's a photo gallery at the link from the OP. I liked the last photo the best. And I'll always love Andy for his eyebrows!


Cher

[Gemini Cat]

41. I always liked him.

RIP Andy.

[nolabear]

42. Gosh. I'm speechless. RIP Andy. "Curmudgeon" will never sound quite the same.

[Iggo]

43. Rooney!!!

:applause:

[kestrel91316]

44. World's greatest curmudgeon. Sniff.

[wisteria]

46. +1 n/t

[emilyg]

48. "Aye. He'll be missed.

[WillyT]

52. And World War II Vet

:cry:

:grouphug:

:kick: & Rec !!!

[juajen]

53. Oh no, another part of my life escaping before me. Gosh, how

I love that wonderful man. Yes, I said love, present tense. He's like Santa Claus. He will exists as surely as love exists. Thus said, my remark is this: He was a master of chuckles, not guffaws. Yeah, not sure I spelled that right. Someone feel free to correct my spelling, for a change.

[AsahinaKimi]

54. Good bye Mr. Rooney, you will be missed.

Sayonara.

[InvisibleTouch]

55. Ah, sad. I actually thought he died several weeks ago...

...or maybe that's when he was taken ill. He was a fixture of the television landscape. RIP.

[Mosaic]

56. I never knew he was a Liberal

You're in a better place, rest in peace!

[demosincebirth]

57. I wonder if he ever went on vacation with his family?

[47of74]

59. RIP Andy

[ThatsMyBarack]

60. Do you ever wonder...?

RIP Andy.

[avaistheone1]

61. I miss him already.

How will 60 Minutes ever replace him? There already is a sad hole in the show without him.

I miss Rooney's no nonsense commentaries.

RIP

[fortyfeetunder]

62. Passing of an icon

Sometimes I wouldn't even look at 60 minutes commentary until 45 minutes of the hour just to hear what would Andy say. When I heard his last show was Oct 2, it pained me to watch it. But I did see his farewell clip this morning. He was an icon for 60 Minutes along with the late Ed Bradley.

Sorry he didn't get to enjoy his (Semi-)retired life. May Andy R. rest in peace.

[DainBramaged]

64. He made me smile always, thanks Andy

:cry:

[Odin2005]

65. That sucks!!! RIP, Andy!

He could be an ass sometimes, but he was hilarious. :(

[awoke_in_2003]

84. "He could be an ass sometimes"...

as could many of us- maybe that is why so many identify with him.

[Odin2005]

88. Yup. Everyone loves witty old curmudgeons!

:)

[awoke_in_2003]

92. He always brought wit. nt

[SoapBox]

67. RIP Andy.

[Plucketeer]

70. Andy was always a high point of my week.

I was sorry to hear he was leaving 60 minutes, but understood. Heh - like I'll ever see 92. I will say that I was irked by the thread his last show inspired here a few weeks ago - so many derogatory remarks amidst the kudos. At least it's heartening to see those detractors mute this time around. RIP Andy. My worlds a bit poorer without your sharp wit.O8)

[eridani]

71. OT, however I can't resist commenting that--

--some asshole is going to say, sooner or later, that if Rooney can do news commentary into his 90s, why can't all those lazy seniors lay pipe and scrub out motel toilets until they hit 90?

[Bendra]

72. Who will skewer the

American public with the absurdities of American life, now that Andy is gone?

[glinda]

73. RIP Andy

[Jello Biafra]

75. My favorite Andy Rooney Interview...

Hilarious....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ_0yajZ0WY

[awoke_in_2003]

85. "I have 50 books on the English language..

if you want to borrow one" :)

[alp227]

76. An insightful, witty man who provided decades of food for thought on 60 Minutes

Rooney was a unique presence on TV. 60 Minutes will not feel the same now that he's gone. Who could replace him? In addition to his insightful weekly commentary he also served the US in WWII. :patriot:

[Tx4obama]

78. R.I.P. Andy. n/t

[ooglymoogly]

79. A man of honor who gave us far more than he took.

rye humor and irony at its best.

[valerief]

81. Doncha hate it when you die? Lucky guy got to live to be 92. Most of us won't be that lucky. nt

[Baclava]

83. Andy Rooney did D-Day...good reporter

RIP

[Remmah2]

89. One of my favorites. nt

nt

[HCE SuiGeneris]

90. RIP

You were a fine man, and will be missed.

[tawadi]

91. Sad. Can't help but wonder what the 'minor surgery' was.

:-(

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

93. Growing up, I thought he was an annoying crank

I especially remember being furious over his Kurt Cobain commentary. But, as the years went by, I found myself agreeing with him more and more (some of his anti-Iraq war commentaries were great), and realized he just how wise he was.

[BEZERKO]

94. Everybody's grandpa.

He'll be missed.