Three veteran correspondents at CBS's "60 Minutes" announced Friday they will remain with the long-running newsmagazine program following a period of upheaval at the show.

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim communicated their decision to stay in an email to the show's staff on Friday. The announcement comes after what sources described as days of turmoil at the program.

According to reports, the correspondents reached their decision after experiencing what they characterized as a period of "grieving" and frustration. The New York Times reported that the journalists stated they did not want the show to "die."

The decision by the three correspondents appears to provide stability for "60 Minutes," which has been a fixture of CBS's Sunday night lineup for decades. The program has faced recent challenges, though the specific nature of the turmoil was not detailed in available reports.

Stahl, Whitaker and Wertheim are among the most recognizable faces of the newsmagazine, which has won numerous journalism awards throughout its history. Their commitment to remain with the program signals continuity for viewers and CBS management as the show navigates its current difficulties.