Mike Wallace has finally decided to step away from 60 Minutes -- at age 87. He had been with the show since it started in 1968.

"As I approach my 88th birthday, it's become apparent to me that my eyes and ears, among other appurtenances, aren't quite what they used to be," said Mr. Wallace, whose birthday is May 9. "The prospect of long flights to wherever in search of whatever are not quite as appealing."

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