His step-father, Bill Leonard, became Dad to young Chris Wallace and his older brother Peter.
But on August 31, 1962, tragedy struck when Peter Wallace died at just 19 years old.
He was backpacking in the mountains of Greece near Corinth when he fell to his death (viaYale64.org).
After his son’s death, Mike Wallace vowed to reconnect with the teenage Wallace.
I can’t think of a better teacher."
He was the best reporter I have ever known.
He became my best friend.
And at the end, he was surrounded by children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren.
I already miss him terribly."
