BOLDUAN: We have some sad news to report this morning. ABC News has announced a short time ago the legendary journalist, Cokie Roberts, has passed. She was an icon, a titan, if you will, in our industry, the long-time reporter in Washington, won many, many awards for her political coverage over her decades-long career. She was also known for just being a wonderfully kind human being. CNN's chief media correspondent and host of CNN's "RELIABLE SOURCES," Brian Stelter, is here. Saying "legendary" when you talk about Cokie Roberts is not an understatement.</s>BRIAN STELTER, CNN CHIEF MEDIA CORRESPONDENT & CNN HOST, "RELIABLE SOURCES": Not at all. This woman was a trailblazer for journalism who worked for NPR and ABC for decades as a congressional correspondent and an analyst. She was on the air up until August but she was fighting breast cancer at the time. She passed away earlier today from complications from breast cancer. Former President Bush remembers her as a talented, tough and fair reporter. Former President Obama remembers her as a trailblazer figure and a role model for young women. And the head of ABC News, James Goldston, pointed out in a member this morning, saying, "Cokie had a storied career over 40 years in television, public radio and publishing. A true pioneer for women in journalist. Cokie was well regarded for her insightful analysis of politics and policy and for her unwavering support for the generations of young women and men who will follow in her footsteps." If our legacy from our time here on earth is the people we rise up and help, our family we nurture, our friends in the business that we help, then she has an incredible legacy.</s>BOLDUAN: Amen, Brian. That's so perfectly put. Her husband, Steve, was a professor of mine, long-time friend since. And it's just such a sad day.
Remembering the Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts.