CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87.
Jones died over the weekend at his Florida home, according to CBS News, where he worked as a correspondent for more than 30 years.
The former 48 Hours correspondent is survived by his son, Paul, and daughter, Pam.
Jones joined CBS News in 1969, under the reign of Walter Cronkite – and was considered one of ‘Cronkite’s Kids.’
He went on to win an Emmy for huis coverage of the Vietnam war.
CBS News legend Phil Jones has died at the age of 87, according to his family
Jones also covered the Watergate scandal and was a White House correspondent during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton.
During his time on 48 hours, he famously rode a mule through Burma as he pursued a drug kingpin.
Jones retired back ibn 2001 after 32 years at the network.