“Kappy” Leonard was known as the unofficial first lady of the news division. She was married to Bill Leonard, who was president of CBS News from 1979-1982, but had been been a correspondent since 1945.
“My mom’s life was intertwined with TV news,” said Chris Wallace in a statement. “She was married to two giants of the industry. And she was the den mother for generations of CBS News journalists. She was a savvy producer and editor. And a great many of her insights ended up on the air. In her spare time, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 3 generations of Wallaces and Leonard’s miss her deeply.”
Norma “Kappy” Leonard passed away Monday night. She was 95 years old. Her funeral is set for Sunday
“Kappy” Leonard was known as the unofficial first lady of the news division. She was married to Bill Leonard, who was president of CBS News from 1979-1982, but had been been a correspondent since 1945.
“My mom’s life was intertwined with TV news,” said Chris Wallace in a statement. “She was married to two giants of the industry. And she was the den mother for generations of CBS News journalists. She was a savvy producer and editor. And a great many of her insights ended up on the air. In her spare time, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 3 generations of Wallaces and Leonard’s miss her deeply.”
Norma “Kappy” Leonard passed away Monday night. She was 95 years old. Her funeral is set for Sunday
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