Fox News contributor Alan Colmes has passed away at the age of 66

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Fox News contributor @AlanColmes has passed away at the age of 66.

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[highplainsdem]

1. Mediaite article, which will be updated later:

http://www.mediaite.com/online/breaking-alan-colmes-dead-at-66/

Longtime radio and cable news broadcaster Alan Colmes is dead at the age of 66.

Fox News moments ago reported on Colmes’ death with a segment narrated by Sean Hannity, who paired with Colmes for years on the venerable talk show Hannity & Colmes.

Hannity identified his old colleague as, “one of the nicest, kindest, and most generous people.”

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Bill Hemmer of Fox News concluded the segment moments ago by sharing some of his own personal experiences with Colmes, adding that despite any idealogical differences the liberal commentator may have had with many of his Fox colleagues, his friendship was deeply treasured by all.

[DaleFromWPB]

4. Very Sad

For a long time he was the only Democratic voice that a lot of people heard.

I think he did as well as he possibly could have done considering the situation that he was in.

R.I.P Mr Colmes and Thank You

[lillypaddle]

5. Alan was much more than a Fox News contributor

He was a great liberal voice on talk radio. Healing thoughts to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Alan, you will be missed by many.

[PatSeg]

10. Hannity described him

the way I perceived him. He sincerely came across as a truly nice man.

[csziggy]

2. Condolences to his family

That is far too young to die.

[dhol82]

3. Just as a bit of trivia, his sister-in-law is Monica Crowley

Not that it means anything but I thought it was interesting.

[hlthe2b]

6. Very saddened to hear this....

RIP, Mr. Colmes.

[yallerdawg]

7. The world just got a litle less 'fair and balanced.'

Thank you for fighting the good fight for sooo long, Alan Colmes.

[Old Vet]

14. Well said yallerdawg, Well said.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

8. Sad.

I know Fox News deliberately set him up as the less photogenic patsy to Hannity, but from what I heard he was still genuine in his positions and not just faking it for Murdoch money.

[shenmue]

9. Rest in peace

[highplainsdem]

11. RIP, Alan. You will be missed.

[highplainsdem]

12. Fox News article with statement from his wife:

http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/02/23/alan-colmes-dies-66

Fox News Channel's Alan Colmes has passed away at age 66 after a brief illness.

Colmes leaves behind his wife, Jocelyn Crowley, who issued the following statement:

Alan Colmes passed away this morning after a brief illness. He was 66-years-old. He leaves his adoring and devoted wife, Jocelyn Elise Crowley. He was a great guy, brilliant, hysterical, and moral. He was fiercely loyal, and the only thing he loved more than his work was his life with Jocelyn. He will be missed. The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time.

[riversedge]

27. Thanks.

[leftynyc]

13. RIP, Mr. Colmes

Healing thoughts and prayers to all he loved and loved him.

[2naSalit]

15. After a brief illness...

I wonder what that was and I also wonder what his last few months of being a member of the press were like.

[RussBLib]

16. damn. I enjoyed his "liberaland" site

I hope it continues. He wasn't nice to look at, but I liked what he had to say, for a long, long time.

http://www.alan.com/

[riversedge]

28. I clicked on that site almost every day.

[Kimchijeon]

17. Sad news.

[OKNancy]

18. kick

[Cooley Hurd]

19. Cross gently, Alan, and thank you for the truth...

[BumRushDaShow]

20. R.I.P.

And condolences. You will be sorely missed!

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

21. Hey wtf - he was so much more than fox news contributor - his own radio talk show was imho

among the very best - one of the fewliberal/progressive talkers to regularly put on conservative callers & guests - and then proceed to give them plenty of rope to hang themselves, which they did with some regularity.

I never saw the tv thing with Hannity, but I have heard that his role on that show was more of a sidekick or punching bag for Sean. His radio program was not that at all - it was brilliant - he was always a passionate defender of progressivism and funny to boot.

As someone who listens to radio A LOT as Im working on my house - he will be truly, truly missed in this household.

[7962]

23. I never saw him as just a punching bag, he gave as good as he got. And he got his point across well.

There are many clips of the 2 of them going at it over one thing or another. Many times he made hannity the obvious loser in the argument.
But they were like Reagan & Tip O'Neil; after it was all over they were fine with each other. Those types are fading and its sad. I have a friend who is on the opposite side of most everything political than me, but I'm invited to every family function they have and have been for years. And vice versa. We've vacationed together as well. We just dont talk politics much, unless its just busting each other with a crack here and there. IMO, the way it should be

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

30. I stand corrected! Yeah cant think of anyone else on radio who engages the "other side" -

so effectively - in a way its kind of subversive, playing like a "nice guy," but then turning around and blowing holes in their arguments or ridiculing their illogic and hypocrisy. I believe he had way more conservative listeners than the other liberal talk show hosts have- perhaps they learned a thing or two.

RIP!

[7962]

33. I think youre right! I bet he did get many on the right listening to his show

I'd never thought of it before, but it wouldnt surprise me.
66 is way too young. And the older i get,the younger that sounds

[SCVDem]

22. I wonder what insightful words

Mr. Doplerson has.

Since I heart changed formats in November I lost Alan.

Vayo con Dios !

[Thegonagle]

24. Aww. I'll bet even Mr. Doplerson is sad today. :-( nt

[Thegonagle]

34. In case you actually wondered, Mr. Doplerson very gracious when he called in yesterday.

He broke down at the end, before he said "I have to go," and abruptly hung up. Classic Mr. D.

[ChazII]

25. Thank you Mr. Colmes

for the insight you brought. Rest in peace.

[lordsummerisle]

26. RIP n/t

[Gothmog]

29. May he rest in peace

[myrna minx]

31. He seemed like a very kind man. May he rest in peace.

[MADem]

32. Never could understand why he would be the whipping boy for those guys....

Kucinich has pretty much taken over the role--it must pay well.

And really, all ya gotta do is sit there and get interrupted...if one can stand that, I suppose it takes care of the rent and utilities, for not a lot of work...

[Thegonagle]

35. He was also a talented radio host, and was totally unlike that on the radio.

He gave as good as he got. He was very smart, witty, and managed to be extremely polite at the same time.

[MADem]

36. I'm thinking it had to be one helluva payday. nt

[agalisgv]

37. I talked to him once when he had his radio show

He seemed very kind. One of the good ones.

[janx]

38. That is too young to go.

Astonishing, too, because I got in the habit of listening to him late at night, and it hasn't been long that he's been gone from the airwaves.