OT: RIP Gwen Ifill

[thwart]

Kind of a shock, didn't know she was ill. Always smiling, always seemed to be trying (and succeeding) to balance and moderate views. She'll be missed.

Been a tough week.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

A staple on the NewsHour. She will be missed. RIP.

[cadence90]

Stunning. I had no idea either. Yes, I always liked her demeanor and composure too, and her smile.

[makoti]

She always seemed a true professional. RIP, Gwen.

[OtayBW]

I always liked her. RIP Gwen Ifill.

[Fatty]

I wondered where she was.

[metalheart]

A Professional ... RIP

[brownm68]

A wonderful journalist. She will missed

[charliedid]

One of the true professionals.

[gasman]

I also wondered where she was. She leaves a void in TV journalism.

[1happygirl]

Awww. I loved (as others have said) her upbeat happy presence and dulcet tones to her voice. I could always tell it was her.

So sorry. As Thwart said, rough week.
RIP. Tell Walter hello.

[henrypretz]

A true example of grace and class. I feel like we've lost a trusted family friend.

[ERK55]

A very classy lady.

[stephenmarklay]

This is the pits.

[Geeheeb]

rip

[Jgrooms]

I couldn't believe she was missing the close of the election. It seemed like just a few week ago she was still on W Week?

A rock our soon to be dissident media will sorely miss.


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[gngroup]

Sad sad news.

[Duende]

PBS newshour is a great program. Big fan! Really sorry to hear this.

[weisan]

I caught her a couple of times in the past, struck me as a very, very decent human being... gone too early, but they all do most of the time...sad to hear.

[mack]

She was certainly a favorite, balanced reporting and a true journalist, sad to see her go. Gwen Ifill will be missed, especially when media coverage of events and day to day can seem overtly partisan.

[redir]

One of the good ones and there are few left in her class. I will miss her greatly.

[dcama5]

I agree with everyone here, she was great and what a surprise! I (as others have said) had no idea that there was anything wrong. She was great at what she did! Life is short.