Don Hewitt hospitalized: Liz Smith
Just heard this grim news: Liz Smith is reporting that Don Hewitt is at Sloan Kettering, "felled" by pancreatic cancer.
[Now, this update: I'm told he IS NOT in the hospital but will go in this Friday.]
Here's the full piece, from WowOwow:
"Don Hewitt, the creator of CBS’s famous, long-running "60 Minutes," is in Sloan Kettering, felled by pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Hewitt invented the program in his dynamic, courageous and independent manner and took it to a victory it still enjoys. It is the most reliable, in-depth program of news on television. Even after he relinquished direct reins to the show, Don has continued his energetic race to the top with new ideas and concepts and an unending work ethic.
He is a citizen of Manhattan and also of Bridgehampton, NY, where he usually holds court Sunday mornings with pals and admirers in the Candy Kitchen of that little Hamptons town. His loyal wife, Marilyn Berger Hewitt, a former writer for The New York Times, is by Don’s side. We hope against hope for his recovery.
This is a man I admire immensely and we have had our arguments and disagreements through the years, but they have never ended our friendship."
Please allow me add to this: Don has remained very active since "60," working for Fordham, developing other media projects, and he recently authored a big thoughtful piece for Huffington Post. I know the word "legendary" gets thrown around a lot but he really was a legendary producer and director. Will find out more soon ...
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Dear Don: Get well quickly old friend! Am sending you blessings and healing thoughts, Love, Gita
Get well quickly old friend! Am sending you positive and healing thoughts.....Fondly, Gita
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