Veteran news anchor Charlie Rose announced that he would not be around "CBS This Morning" for a while as he is set to undergo a heart surgery on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. In a note published on CBS News, Rose explained that he had an artificial aorta valve installed 15 years ago. He said that he expects to be back in March.
Fifteen years ago, an artificial aorta valve was installed on his heart. Rose's decision to undergo the operation seeks to replace it. He added that doing so would allow him to live a life "full of challenges and friends." Based on a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Rose had the heart surgery done at Weill Cornell in New York. In 2006, the renowned journalist experienced shortness of breath when he was in Syria to interview President Bashar Assad. Rose was brought to Paris and underwent emergency operation at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital. He appeared alongside host Barbara Walters in ABC News in 2011, where she also shared about her heart surgery experience at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
According to Variety, CBS News regulars like Josh Elliott and Anthony Mason will fill in for Rose's desk, along with "CBS This Morning" mainstays Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell.
Furthermore, Rose, 75, assured, "In the meantime you are in great hands with my remarkable colleagues, Norah and Gayle backed by the best morning team anywhere. I can't wait to be back completely rested with my heart recharged, my passion for the work ahead purposeful and my joy at life's pleasures high."
O'Donnell shared on "CBS This Morning" that they are going to miss their wingman, Rose. She added, "But I talked to him last night and he is optimistic and excited about his tune up."
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