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Louis Zamperini, 'Unbroken' inspiration, dies at 97

The World War II hero and inspiration for “Unbroken,” a popular book about his life and a soon-to-be released film, died after battling pneumonia for 40 days. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.
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The World War II hero and inspiration for “Unbroken,” a popular book about his life and a soon-to-be released film, died after battling pneumonia for 40 days. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.