Andy Rooney: 60 Minutes Essayist Dies at 92

Andy Rooney was an American broadcaster and writer. Born on January 14, 1919, in Albany, New York, he was a reporter for the Army newspaper Stars and Stripes in World War II.

He wrote for CBS News and was a regular on 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011, delivering grumpy commentaries on everyday annoyances. He won several Emmys for his writing and was known for his bushy eyebrows.

He gave his last essay on October 2, 2011. Rooney died of complications following minor surgery in New York City on November 4, 2011, at age 92.

Achievements: Four Emmy Awards, 60 Minutes essayist (1978-2011).

Birth: January 14, 1919 - Albany, New York.

Profession: Commentator and writer.

Interesting Facts: He signed off with a final essay a month before his death.