Journalist Anderson Cooper completed his tenure at CBS News program 60 Minutes on May 17, 2026, marking the end of more than 20 years as a correspondent for the broadcast. Cooper traveled globally during his two decades with the show to report on human-interest stories behind major international headlines.
During a farewell interview, Cooper expressed his long-standing admiration for the news program, which he watched during his childhood. The correspondent reflected on his experience working in the same environment as past network broadcasting figures, including Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Ed Bradley, and Bob Simon.
Cooper also emphasized the significance of gaining the confidence of interview subjects during his reporting career. He noted that specific moments during his assignments became memorable when the presence of television production equipment faded from his awareness.
The departure concludes a extensive portfolio of broadcast journalism characterized by the core values of independent reporting and public trust. Production credits for the final segment included work by producers Brit McCandless Farmer and Andy Court, alongside associate producers Rebecca Chertok Gonsalve and Jane Greeley, with editing completed by Scott Rosann and Warren Lustig.
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