Just yesterday, Fox News fired Eric Bolling from the network and cancelled his show, following a month-long suspension after he was accused of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Today, Mediaite is reporting that Bolling’s 19 year old son died tragically last night. There is a suggestion that it may have been a suicide.
Yashar Ali reported Saturday that Eric Bolling’s son, Eric Chase, died last night. At this time the circumstances remain unclear. Chase, was 19 years old and Bolling’s only child.
“Very sad news, Eric Bolling’s son, who was only 19, died last night,” said Ali. “By all accounts, Eric was incredibly devoted to his son. Heartbreaking.”
A source close to Eric Bolling also confirmed the news to Mediaite. A different source said the cause of death was suicide.
Fox News issued a statement.
“We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Bolling’s son. Eric Chase was a wonderful young man and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bolling family.”
There will be those who attempt to blame Fox News for this tragedy, and they will do it before even the facts are confirmed. They will say he committed suicide because his dad was fired or because of unfair allegations. But don’t let tragedy tempt you to be one of those people.
Whatever was in Eric Chase’s heart was his own hardship and struggle, and we don’t know anything at all, really, about the circumstances under which he passed. Fox News has many flaws, but it would be irresponsible, not to mention premature, to begin blaming them for this terrible loss.
Our prayers go out to the Bolling family.
UPDATE: Eric Bolling tweets that there is no sign of self-harm despite earlier report from Mediaite.
Authorities have informed us there is no sign of self harm at this point. Autopsy will be next week. Please respect our grieving period.
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) September 9, 2017