It is with heavy hearts we report that Fox News has lost another member of its broadcast family. Earlier this week, Fox Business host Brenda Buttner died at age 55 after a long battle with cancer, and now the network has learned that another one of its longtime hosts suddenly passed away as well.
Alan Colmes, who for more than a decade co-hosted the primetime show Hannity and Colmes, passed away at the age of 66.
Fox News paid tribute to their longtime anchor:
Fox News contributor @AlanColmes has passed away at the age of 66. pic.twitter.com/14LQUYqJ1I
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 23, 2017
From Mediaite:
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. Colmes continued to appear regularly on Fox, hosting a “Versus” segment where he took on the deepest political issues of the day. He also maintained editing responsibilities for alan.com, a site devoted to the cable news landscape and political status quo, complete with a daily newsletter and hard-hitting radio show segments.
Remembering the life of @AlanColmes https://t.co/LQYnr8LGhV
— Fox News Video (@foxnewsvideo) February 23, 2017
Numerous Fox News colleagues and other prominent media figures voiced their condolences to Colmes’ family following news of his death:
Very sad to report our friend and colleague @AlanColmes has passed away.
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) February 23, 2017
So sad to hear of the death of Fox News colleague Alan Colmes. He and I agreed on little, but I liked him immensely. Good guy. R.I.P.
— Brit Hume (@brithume) February 23, 2017
BREAKING: Alan Colmes Has Passed Away https://t.co/OJ8Oax1ALN pic.twitter.com/jflnf5hxN8
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) February 23, 2017
.@AlanColmes was a kind and often hilarious man. I enjoyed debating, but personally liked him even more. I will miss him. RIP.
— Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) February 23, 2017
Alan Colmes was always a gentleman…always kind…a wonderful colleague. pic.twitter.com/VxQimzE3bZ
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) February 23, 2017
Heartbroken my friend Alan Colmes has died. He lit up the FNC halls w/his kindness & humor. Incredibly positive force. Prayers 4 his family.
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) February 23, 2017
Kind, generous, funny and sweet. I’ll miss you @AlanColmes This is so sad. Prayers to your wife and family. ❤ pic.twitter.com/xZfUkE4Jaa
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) February 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Colmes’ entire family during this trying time.