'The voice we woke up to': Bob Edwards, longtime 'Morning Edition' host, dies at 76

Bob Edwards started his career at NPR as a newscaster and then hosted All Things Considered before moving to Morning Edition. He's pictured above in 1989. (Max Hirshfeld for NPR)

Bob Edwards, the veteran broadcaster and longtime host of Morning Edition who left an indelible mark on NPR's sound, has died. He was 76 years old.

NPR's Susan Stamberg says Edwards' voice became part of the morning routine for millions of Americans.