He shared that he's leaving the show to spend more time with his kids and revealed that juggling his duties on the show with his full-time job at CNN got to be too "challenging."

In a heartfelt sign-off, Cooper reflects on the stories, risks, adventures, and human connections that defined his two decades with television's most iconic newsmagazine.

"I hope '60 Minutes' remains '60 Minutes,'" said Cooper, who is leaving the show after 20 years.