Mark Noller, Veteran CBS News Correspondent, Dies at 73
Mark Noller, a prominent correspondent for CBS News, has passed away at the age of 73. He was well-known for his detailed record-keeping of White House activities and presidential statistics. His passing, reported on Saturday, followed a decline in health attributed to diabetes.
Colleagues regarded him as a dedicated and industrious journalist. Tom Chibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News, remarked, “Mark Noller was the hardest-working and most prolific White House correspondent. Everyone in America recognized his distinctive voice and relied on him for updates across eight presidential administrations.”
Noller had once stated, “We maintain a daily log of everything the president does,” illustrating his thoroughness in tracking speeches, travels—both international and domestic—as well as golf outings.
His generous spirit stood out among peers. Noller’s extensive White House database, meticulously compiled over the years, was accessible to anyone who needed it. He was known for assisting reporters, historians, and White House staff by filling in the gaps with vital information, firmly believing that the public deserves to be informed.
Born in New York, Noller’s career progressed from the Associated Press Radio Network to CBS News in 1988. He served as a White House correspondent until his departure in 2020, covering all presidencies from George H.W. Bush to Donald Trump.
Following the announcement of his death, tributes flowed in from the media. Nora O’Donnell, senior correspondent at CBS News, described him as “simply the best, a legendary White House journalist who was a joy to be around.” She noted his commitment to his work, kindness, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the presidency, revealing that his CBS family held deep affection for him.
Jonathan Karl from ABC referred to him as “a long-standing pillar and true legend of the White House Press Corps,” emphasizing his journalistic integrity. Kelly O’Donnell of NBC echoed those sentiments, honoring his legacy within the journalistic community.
