Eric Bolling’s teenage son passed away last night, according to Huffington Post journalist Yashar Ali. A statement is due from the Fox New Channel on Saturday. A source told Mediate that the cause of death was suicide.
Mediaite reports:
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.
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“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.
TMZ is also reporting suicide was the cause of death:
The son of Fox News Channel anchor Eric Bolling committed suicide, TMZ has learned, hours after his father was forced out of the network.
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Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … 19-year-old Eric Chase Bolling, Jr. took his life Friday night.
Members of the media are shocked by the news.
https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/906584297569746944
Horrific.
Everyone pray for @EricBolling and his family.
Eric is a good man and this is all so heartbreaking. https://t.co/6eXL0nxUBm
— Harlan Z. Hill (@Harlan) September 9, 2017
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Guy-wrenching news about #EricBolling 19-year old only son Eric. Erica and I weep for the Bolling family This is horrible, our condolences
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Communism_Kills/status/906580328508248070
Tragedy: Eric Bolling Son Dies.
Please pray for Eric & may God bring comfort to him and his family thru this pain. https://t.co/UOtTR2i0ad
— Jessie Jane Duff (@JessieJaneDuff) September 9, 2017
Heartbroken over the tragedy that befell @ericbolling's family. #Prayers
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) September 9, 2017
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So awful. My heart goes out to Eric and his family. Tragedy: Eric Bolling Son Dies | Mediaite https://t.co/8DvUNqqi9M
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) September 9, 2017
Eric Bolling's 19yr old son died last night. Appears to be suicide. I'm sure leftists and #NeverTrump pricks like @CalebHowe are happy.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) September 9, 2017
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