Andy Rooney was an American journalist, essayist, and television personality.
* He was born in Albany, New York, in 1919.
* He served in the United States Army during World War II.
* After the war, he worked as a writer for CBS News.
* He became known for his weekly "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" segments on the news program 60 Minutes.
* Rooney was known for his curmudgeonly wit and his observations on American life.
* He retired from 60 Minutes in 2011.
* He died in 2011 at the age of 92.
* Rooney was a beloved figure in American journalism and culture.