Scott Pelley expresses gratitude to supporters after CBS ends his role at the news program “60 Minutes.” Multiple outlets report that Pelley receives a termination letter earlier this week, following discussions connected to leadership changes at the show. The Hollywood Reporter says Pelley is fired on Tuesday after an intense meeting with the program’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, on Monday. The Independent adds that Pelley is sent a termination letter by Bilton earlier in the week. In statements following the dismissal, Pelley thanks fans and colleagues for their support, describing himself as “so deeply grateful” or “deeply grateful,” according to the coverage. The reports focus on the timing of the meeting and termination process and on Pelley’s public reaction to the decision. Neither account, in the provided summaries, details the specific reasons for the firing or any subsequent plans by CBS for “60 Minutes.”