Veteran cable news host Lou Dobbs died on Wednesday, according to several reports. He was 78 years old.
A statement was posted to his official X account on Thursday afternoon: “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘the great Lou Dobbs.’ Lou was a fighter till the very end — fighting for what mattered to him the most, God, his family, and the country. Lou’s legacy will forever live on as a patriot and a great American. We ask for your prayers for Lou’s wonderful wife Debi, children, and grandchildren.”
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) July 18, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was among the first to announce Dobbs’ passing, offering his condolences to the family in a post shared on Truth Social: “The Great Lou Dobbs has just passed away. A friend, and truly incredible Journalist, Reporter, and Talent.”
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