Charlie Rose To Undergo Voluntary Heart Surgery

Charlie Rose, 75, will take a brief hiatus from CBS This Morning and his PBS talk show to undergo heart surgery.

CHARLIE ROSE TO UNDERGO VOLUNTARY HEART SURGERY

Rose assured fans that the surgery is voluntary and will replace an artificial aorta valve he had put in place 15 years prior. He expects to be fully recovered and back to work in March.

“Almost 15 years ago skilled surgeons replaced my aorta valve with a new replacement valve. It has served me well enabling me to live the vigorous, full, complete life you are all so familiar with. No one loves life more than I do,” Rose wrote in a note published by CBS. “To continue to live this amazing life so full of challenges and friends, including so many of you in the audience, I have chosen to replace the valve with a new one. The timing is my choice.”

The surgery will take place Feb. 9, after which Rose will remain in the hospital for a few days and then be taken home to rest and recuperate for a few weeks.

“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,” Rose said. The anchor has been working on his self-titled PBS program Charlie Rose since 1991, and is currently co-anchor on CBS This Morning. He continues to be a contributing correspondent on 60 Minutes.