Anderson Cooper's farewell to 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper bids farewell to 60 Minutes after two decades of impactful storytelling. In his emotional goodbye, he reflects on the privilege of earning trust and the unforgettable moments he experienced while interviewing subjects. Cooper leaves behind a legacy that embodies the values of storytelling and independence that have defined the program.
- ▪Anderson Cooper has been a part of 60 Minutes for over 20 years.
- ▪He expressed his admiration for the program and its legendary journalists.
- ▪Cooper emphasized the importance of trust and storytelling in his work.
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60 Minutes Overtime Anderson Cooper's emotional farewell to 60 Minutes after 20 years .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-60-minutes-overtime.jpg'); } By Brit McCandless Farmer May 17, 2026 / 7:18 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google For more than 20 years, Anderson Cooper has traveled the world for 60 Minutes in pursuit of stories that revealed the humanity behind the headlines. In his farewell interview, Cooper recalled his awe of joining the program he idolized as a child and walking the same halls as legends including Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Ed Bradley, and Bob Simon. He described the privilege of earning people's trust and the unforgettable moments in interviews when he felt like the cameras were no longer there.
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