""Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career. I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business," Cooper shared in a statement with . "For nearly twenty years, I've been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me.""
""He's still working with CNN on Anderson Cooper 360 and the New Year's Eve show with Andy Cohen - please pour out a shot in respect. Last December, Cooper renewed his contract with CNN to host 360 as well as a weekly program, The Whole Story, and a podcast, All There Is.""
Anderson Cooper is departing 60 Minutes after serving as a correspondent since 2007. Cooper called the role a great honor and said he told remarkable stories while working with top producers, editors, and camera crews. He cited having young children and a desire to spend more time with them as the reason for stepping away from the dual CNN and CBS responsibilities. Cooper will continue hosting Anderson Cooper 360 and the New Year's Eve show with Andy Cohen. He recently renewed a CNN contract to host 360, a weekly program called The Whole Story, and a podcast, All There Is. 60 Minutes aired his final segment, which followed Ken Burns.
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