As previously reported, Alan Colmes has died at the age of 66.
The long-time Fox News host and contributor played a major role on that network ever since its debut year of 1996, beginning a run that year as co-host of Hannity and Colmes.
The liberal argued politics on that series with conservative friend and foe Sean Hannity until 2009, at which time Hannity took over hosting duties on his own.
“I’m truly heartbroken at the loss of a dear friend,” Hannity said in a statement after learning the sad news, referring to Colmes as “one of life’s most decent, kind and wonderful people you’d ever want to meet.”
In terms of making the announcement, that job fell to America’s Newsroom co-anchor Bill Hemmer, who confirmed Colmes" passing during Thursday’s broadcast of the program.
“We have, yet again, some sad news to report here at the Fox News Channel,” said Hemmer. “Fox News contributor and frequent guest here in America’s Newsroom, Alan Colmes, has passed away.”
Alan"s death came just days after financial reporter Brenda Buttner also passed away.
Watch Hemmer break this unfortunate piece of news to viewers below, and then watch Fox News pay tribute to its late colleague via a number of Alan Colmes clips and highlights.
May Colmes rest in peace.
