Reports on CBS newsman Walter Cronkite's failing health 'overstated,' rep says

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http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/06/19/2009-06-19_walter_.html



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Walter Cronkite's spokeswoman denied Friday that the legendary newsman is gravely ill, saying he's recuperating from a recent sickness.

"The news reports that have gone out are overstated," said a spokeswoman for the 92-year-old CBS icon.

"He has suffered no major health crisis. He is at home. He was recently ill, and he's home recuperating. He's not gravely ill."

Rumors about Cronkite's health have been swirling for weeks, sparked by the cancellation of a planned appearance.

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[northofdenali]

1. GOOD!

May he have another 92 healthy years!

[ColbertWatcher]

2. Good news. k+r, n/t

[stevedeshazer]

3. Too big to fail. Or too tough to die.

Long Live Walter Cronkite.

[NoPasaran]

4. I certainly hope this report is true

[Patsy Stone]

5. "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated."

Excellent news! Here's to you, Uncle Walter! :toast:

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6. If I may join you

:toast:

:)

[dweller]

8. aye

:toast:

dp

[Patsy Stone]

9. But, of course!

:toast:

I was feeling kinda down about this, and you made it all better.

[dweller]

7. kick some ass Uncle Walter !

i hereby request Skittles as your backup ... all in favor/soladarity shout aye!

dp

[Fire1]

10. Great news!!! Those damned media asses. n/t

[Raine]

11. TERRIFIC

hopefully this the report that's accurate.

[bdamomma]

12. thank goodness he is ok.

[Stinky The Clown]

13. He is what a national treasure looks like

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14. Walter ain't dead.

:)

[JeffR]

15. Keep on rockin' in the free world, Mr. Cronkite.

Here's wishing you 92 more.

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