Legendary newsman and creator of
60 Minutes,
Don Hewitt passed away on Wednesday.
The 86-year-old Hewitt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after his doctor found a small, contained tumor earlier this year.
So sad.
During Hewitt's impressive 50-year career, the newsman picked up 73 Emmys, 13 DuPont/Columbia University Awards and 9 Peabody Awards while working as the executive producer for
60 Minutes.
Don is survived by his wife,