Alan Colmes dead at 66 : star of Hannity and Colmes

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One of the best liberals out there. Class act all the way. RIP sir.

"Longtime radio host and Fox News personality Alan Colmes passed away at the age of 66. Fox News’s official Twitter account posted the message confirming the sad news of Colmes’ passing on Thursday morning.

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— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 23, 2017


Host Bill Hemmer interrupted programming on America’s Newsroom and updated viewers of Colmes’ passing. The network also aired a touching tribute narrated by Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity, who co-hosted with Colmes the highly-rated political debate show Hannity & Colmes from October 7, 1996 to January 9, 2009."

Alan Colmes Dead at 66

 

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And he had so many conservative friends who truly loved, respected and admired Alan.

“When Alan and I started Hannity & Colmes, there wasn’t a day that went by where we didn’t say we were two most fortunate men in all television,” Hannity said. “Despite major political differences, we forged a deep friendship. Alan, in the midst of great sickness and illness, showed the single greatest amount of courage I’ve ever seen. … I’m truly heartbroken at the loss of a dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jocelyn, Monica and his entire family. He will be dearly missed.”

Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” first reported Colmes’ passing Thursday morning with a touching tribute video narrated by his old friend Hannity.

He recalled Colmes’ “quick wit and straight-talking style,” which endeared him to many Americans, and chronicled his journey from standup comedian to radio host, political pundit and author. He said Colmes’ “hard-hitting” interview style gained respect on both sides of the aisle.

“Today the Fox News Channel lost a very dear member of our family,” he said. “One of the nicest, kindest, friendliest people and a dear personal friend, our friend Alan Colmes.”

Owing to his relationship with Fox News, Colmes had many conservative colleagues and viewers. Hannity was far from the only person at Fox News who paid tribute to Colmes on social media. Several prominent Fox News journalists, contributors and guests noted how much they respected Colmes despite their political differences.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my @foxnews colleague @alancolmes. A very nice, genuine man I had the pleasure to work with.

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) February 23, 2017




RIP @AlanColmes. Shock. While is disagreed with him on many things he was a good and decent man. Indeed, all that matters in the end.

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) February 23, 2017




I can tell you tears r flowing @FoxBusiness @FoxNews right now. We are all devastated by the loss of kind soul @AlanColmes may god bless RIP

— Liz Claman (@LizClaman) February 23, 2017




WHAT? @AlanColmes passed away????? Noooooooooooo! Very sad. He was a good guy. Always surprised people that way. Shannon Bream on Twitter

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) February 23, 2017




Shocked to hear of the passing of Alan Colmes. Thanks for providing great perspective on the stories of the day.

— Mike Tobin (@MikeTobinFox) February 23, 2017




Just heard of death of Alan Colmes; the kind of liberal I loved-smart, witty, and fair; never backed up, but always backed up his views. RIP

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 23, 2017

‘Truly heartbroken’: Sean Hannity honors longtime friend Alan Colmes after death at 66