Bob Beckel, a longtime former co-host of Fox’s ‘The Five’ has passed away at the age of 73.
As Fox News reports:
Beckel first joined Fox News in 2000 as a contributor providing political analysis and rejoined the network in 2011 as one of the original hosts of “The Five.”
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'THE FIVE' LOSES A BROTHER: Former Fox News co-host Bob Beckel dies at 73. https://t.co/y8VGeD8qgm pic.twitter.com/katarYbTD0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 22, 2022
Beckel was there during the inception of “The Five” with Dana Perino and Greg Gutfeld, who still co-host the long-running program.
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Prior to appearing on television as a liberal analyst and pundit, Beckel had an extensive career in politics.
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During his career, Beckel made appearances on “CBS This Morning,” “NBC Nightly News,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “Nightline,” Sunday morning news shows like “Face the Nation” and “Meet the Press” among other programs.
A number of conservative commentators posted dedications to Beckel after news of his passing broke:
Very sad to hear Bob Beckel has passed. Sitting at the table with him was fun and he always asked me if I approved of his tie. RIP.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) February 22, 2022
RIP Bob Beckel. What memories I have of our friendship. More to come on The Five tonight. 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/AOiiHvYReS
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) February 22, 2022
He was funny as hell. Loved watching him.
Rest In Peace Bob
https://t.co/1uY75IoTv6— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) February 22, 2022
Very sad news. Bob Beckel has died. One of the few liberal pundits you can truly like and respect despite political disagreements. pic.twitter.com/iexY8lai7X
— Kevin Tober (@KevinTober94) February 22, 2022
I liked him. He made the Five interesting and fun.
To me Mr. Beckel was not a Liberal. The reason I say that is he told the TRUTH and NO LIBERAL does that. He will be missed. I wish they would have said more than he was found dead. I pray that GOD grant his loved ones Mercy and Grace in this time of Loss.
I feel the same way Jesse. Bob was different and he was straight forward whether you liked it or not. He was a Liberal Donald Trump.
Was better than Juan Williams for sure.