Breaking: Eric Bolling’s Son Found Dead
Fox News just announced the decision to terminate popular host Eric Bolling amid allegations of inappropriate text messages — but as of Saturday morning, that was the least of Bolling’s troubles.
Sources are now reporting that Bolling’s 19-year-old son, affectionately known as “Eric Chase,” passed away on Friday night. A source close to Eric Bolling confirmed the news to Mediaite. A statement from Fox News is expected soon.
Very sad news, Eric Bolling's son, who was only 19, died last night. By all accounts, Eric was incredibly devoted to his son. Heartbreaking.
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) Ngày 09 tháng 09 năm 2017
Bolling has spoken of his son fondly and often on Twitter:
Skied for 6 hours with Eric Chase yesterday… nothing makes me happier than sports with my boy! More today then… http://fb.me/RRzWRxmb
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 13 tháng 02 năm 2011
Eric Chase, Adrienne & I are blessed to to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the needy at Las Vegas Rescue Mission (1of2) pic.twitter.com/PyD0WkiTJj
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 27 tháng 11 năm 2014
We are blessed to have your prayers and thoughts. After a lacerated spleen and 5 days in Intensive Care Eric Chase is getting out. Thank you
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 04 tháng 01 năm 2012
Filled in for Eric Chase's Senior League coach. Happy to say we put in a 5-2 win in 90 minutes.
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 06 tháng 05 năm 2012
Happy Birthday Eric Chase!! http://t.co/QUGZfh32
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 01 tháng 08 năm 2012
Just finished an amazing workout with EricChase (son). 100 push-ups, 100 dips, 8 times around track=4mi & 8 bleacher runs. #JDI
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 07 tháng 06 năm 2015
I really miss any TheFive show I miss. Not many. But I'm at U Colo visiting for Eric Chase. https://t.co/4cAmFOkuLw
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 08 tháng 04 năm 2016
So proud of him. Eric Chase working hard and really getting involved. pic.twitter.com/QkO2gQA2wI
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 27 tháng 11 năm 2015
Morning everybody. Back from dropping Eric Chase at college. #UCBoulder. Go Buffs!
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) Ngày 17 tháng 08 năm 2016
It is clear that Bolling deeply loved his son and took great pride in watching him grow up.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bolling family in this very difficult time.
This is a breaking story and updates will be published as they are made available.
*Update*
TMZ is now reporting that Bolling’s son committed suicide in Boulder, CO — and that he was not on campus at the time.
In addition, Fox News has responded to inquiry with the following statement:
Very sad news, Eric Bolling's son, who was only 19, died last night. By all accounts, Eric was incredibly devoted to his son. Heartbreaking.
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) Ngày 09 tháng 09 năm 2017