Beloved CBS News legend Phil Jones dies aged 87

By Germania Rodriguez Poleo, Chief U.S. Reporter For Dailymail.Com

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CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87.

Jones died over the weekend at his Florida home, 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 ‘Cronkite’s Kids.’

He went on to win an Emmy for huis coverage of the Vietnam war. 

CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87, according to his family

Jones joined CBS News in 1969, under the reign of Walter Cronkite – and was considered one of ‘Cronkite’s Kids’

Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton

During his time on 48 hours, he famously rode a mule through Burma as he pursued a drug kingpin.

Jones retired back ibn 2001 after 32 years at 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.’

During his time on 48 hours, he famously rode a mule through Burma as he pursued a drug kingpin

Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton 

KFAN Radio’s Mark Rosen said: ‘Phil Jones changed my life forever with one phone call allowing me to walk through the doors of WCCO TV when I was 17. 

‘He was our neighbor across the street in St. Louis Park and one of the most tenacious reporters in CBS news history. RIP!’

CBS News editor Kerry Cipriano added: ‘R.I.P. Phil Jones, a CBS News legend, covering the Vietnam War, Watergate, the Gerald Ford White House, Capitol Hill and so much more. It was a privilege to know him.’

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