Linda Mason, veteran CBS News journalist, dies at 84

Linda Mason, a pioneering journalist who spent 47 years with CBS News, has died at the age of 84. According to a statement from CBS News, she passed away peacefully on Wednesday night surrounded by her family.

Mason began her career as a radio desk assistant in 1966 and later became the first female producer of the “CBS Evening News,” working alongside anchors Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather. Her extensive career included roles as executive producer of “CBS Sunday Morning,” senior producer for “CBS Evening News,” and head of the CBS News standards department.

Throughout her tenure, Mason covered significant global events, such as Ronald Reagan’s visit to the Soviet Union, the funeral of Emperor Hirohito, and unrest in China. Her professional achievements include 13 Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and an Edward R. Murrow Award.