Edward Rudolph `` Ed '' Bradley , Jr. ( June 22 , 1941 -- November 9 , 2006 ) was an American journalist , best known for 26 years of award-winning work on the CBS News television program `` 60 Minutes '' .
Edward Rudolph `` Ed '' Bradley , Jr. ( June 22 , 1941 -- November 9 , 2006 ) was an American journalist . He was best known for 26 years of award-winning work on the CBS News television program `` 60 Minutes '' .