Mike Wallace won at least 20 Emmy Awards
Myron Leon “Mike” Wallace (May 9, 1918 – April 7, 2012) was an American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. During his career, which spanned over sixty years, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers.
He was one of the original correspondents for CBS’ 60 Minutes which debuted in 1968. Wallace retired as a regular full-time correspondent in 2006, but still appeared occasionally on the series until 2008.
Wallace’s youngest son is journalist Chris Wallace, host of Fox News Sunday.
Mike Wallace cause of death
Cause of death is not released.
Mike Wallace died in Connecticut, where he resided, at 8 p.m. on April 7, 2012.
Mike Wallace was 93 years old at the time of his death.
Health
Mike Wallace wore pacemaker for over 20 years. He had a long history of cardiac care and underwent triple bypass heart surgery in January 2008.
Mike Wallace interviews Bette Davis (1980)