visionary Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/11/gwen-ifill-dies-at-age-61-231347 Quote Gwen Ifill dies at age 61 Gwen Ifill, the longtime PBS news anchor who had served as a co-host of PBS’s NewsHour and as moderator of “Washington Week,” has died, PBS has confirmed. She was 61. "I am very sad to tell you that our dear friend and beloved colleague Gwen Ifill passed away today in hospice care in Washington," WETA president and CEO Sharon percy Rockefeller wrote in an email to staff at the public TV station Monday. "I spent an hour with her this morning and she was resting comfortably, surrounded by loving family and friends... Earlier today, I conveyed to Gwen the devoted love and affection of all of us at WETA/NewsHour. Let us hold Gwen and her family even closer now in our hearts and prayers." Ifill had been absent from PBS’s election coverage last week due to ongoing health issues. She also took a leave of absence from the public broadcaster in May to address those issues. "Gwen was a standard bearer for courage, fairness and integrity in an industry going through seismic change. She was a mentor to so many across the industry and her professionalism was respected across the political spectrum. She was a journalist's journalist and set an example for all around her," said PBS NewsHour executive producer Sara Just, in a statement. "So many people in the audience felt that they knew and adored her. She had a tremendous combination of warmth and authority. She was stopped on the street routinely by people who just wanted to give her a hug and considered her a friend after years of seeing her on TV. We will forever miss her terribly." Ifill was set to receive the 2016 John Chancellor Award from Columbia University this Wednesday. A spokesperson for the university did not immediately have a comment. Quote She moderated the 2004 vice-presidential debate between Dick Cheney and John Edwards and the 2008 vice-presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. She also moderated a primary debate between Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Well that sucks. Admittedly it has been a while since I watched PBS news, but she and Lehrer were what news anchors should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I can't believe it, I had no idea she was ill. Rest in peace, Gwen. You will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Was shocked to see this. She was an amazing journalist and a better person. Big loss for the industry. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 On my short list of "most admired" journalists. I modeled a lot of my personal ethics and practices on "MacNeil/Lehrer Journalism" and Ms. Ifill is one of the main reasons why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Newshour was pretty much the only TV news I could watch with a straight face. So sorry to hear that : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl05 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Damn. She was phenomenal. What a loss - way too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 A regular part of my day for a lot of years. I'll miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo the kKklown Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Just a huge loss for real journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I really enjoyed PBS Newshour. She was at the top of her game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Yet Alex Jones is alive and squealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Sigh. Can 2016 just be over already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Terribly sad news. In the current era, Ifill was one of the best, and the news industry would be good to take every lesson they can get from her. She will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sisko said: Sigh. Can 2016 just be over already? Careful what you wish for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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