CBS icon Andy Rooney, 92, has been hospitalized after suffering serious complications from a minor surgery which was performed last week, his longtime employer network CBS announced on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Rooney is in stable condition, but no further details were revealed as his family requested that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.

The legendary 60 Minutes broadcaster has won Emmy Award for three times in his 70-year career as a writer. Rooney started to delivered essay in 1978, spanning a wide variety of topics, from events in the news to his feelings about Girl Scout cookies.

The final - his 1,097th essay - was delivered on Oct. 2. The commentator said it was a moment he dreaded, because I wish I could do this forever. I can't, though.

Rooney was famous for his cantankerous character. According to AP, the writer hated being recognized on the street and even if someone saw him at a restaurant, it's better to just leave him alone and let him eat his dinner.

Journalist Rooney exits Riverside Church in New York
Journalist Rooney exits Riverside Church in New York Reuters
CBS legendary newsmen Andy Rooney L and Walter Cronkite watch the quaterfinal match between Lleyt..
Andy Rooney (L) has died. Reuters
File photo of Rooney and Cronkite chatting at Cronkite Awards event at Arizona State University in Phoenix
File photo of Rooney and Cronkite chatting at Cronkite Awards event at Arizona State University in Phoenix Reuters
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CBS News 60 minutes commentator Rooney arrivse for funeral for longtime CBS News anchor Cronkite at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York Reuters
CBS News 60 Minutes commentator Rooney arrives for funeral for longtime CBS News anchor Cronkite at St. Bartholomews Church in New York
CBS News 60 Minutes commentator Rooney arrives for funeral for longtime CBS News anchor Cronkite at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York Reuters