Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/4gBCIFaNHiA.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon dies in New York crash [3SEYF5qFWTc] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon, who covered riots, Academy Award-nominated movies and wars and was held captive for more than a month in Iraq two decades ago, died in a car crash on Wednesday. He was 73. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook: WJLA on Twitter: Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: Daily News Playlist: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #abc7news #DCNews f3KqNKkT5r0 oIlzHM9uVXw 7Nf6sAlkwP8 trJuZaQSCDT rIoRoDwJNBz
Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon, who covered riots, Academy Award-nominated movies and wars and was held captive for more than a month in Iraq two decades ago, died in a car crash on Wednesday. He was 73. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook: WJLA on Twitter: Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: Daily News Playlist: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #abc7news #DCNews f3KqNKkT5r0 oIlzHM9uVXw 7Nf6sAlkwP8 trJuZaQSCDT rIoRoDwJNBz