“Walter Cronkite was one of the closest friends I had in journalism,” said Mr. Graham. “He was an icon. I doubt if anybody will replace him in the hearts and minds of Americans. I respected his views on so many subjects.
“I will never forget Walter’s narration of a documentary film produced about my wife, Ruth,” Mr. Graham said.
“May God bless his family during these days.”
Cronkite, the CBS anchorman known as “Uncle Walter” for his easygoing, measured delivery and “the most trusted man in America” died Friday at the age of 92, CBS reported.
He received dozens of awards during his life, including a number of Emmys and Peabodys. In 1981, he was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by Jimmy Carter.
Cronkite is survived by his three children – Nancy, Kathy and Walter III “Chip” – and four grandchildren.
