The View co-creator Bill Geddie dies aged 68: Four-time Emmy winner who founded show with Barbara Walters passes away suddenly as family laud ‘bigger than life husband and dad’
- The news producer, who co-founded the show in 1997 with Barbara Walters and left in 2014, reportedly passed from ‘coronary-related factors’
- A statement from his family read: He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even bigger than life husband and dad’
- The View co-host Joy Behar tweeted: ‘We are saddened by the sudden death of Bill Geddie. As a producer, he kept us together and was very loyal to his staff’
- Geddie is survived by his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Allison and Lauren
The View co-creator Bill Geddie has died aged 68, his family have confirmed.
The news producer, who co-founded the show in 1997 with the late Barbara Walters and left in 2014, reportedly passed from ‘coronary-related factors.’
The four-time Emmy winner is survived by his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Allison and Lauren.
A statement from his family read: ‘He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even bigger than life husband and dad.
‘He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz.
‘His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true. The question wasn’t who did he meet, but rather who didn’t he meet?’
The View co-creator Bill Geddie has died aged 68, his family have confirmed (pictured 2019)
RIP: The news producer, who co-founded the show in 1997 with the late Barbara Walters and left in 2014, reportedly passed from ‘coronary-related factors (pictured together 2012)
Devastated: The View co-host Joy Behar tweeted: ‘We are saddened by the sudden death of Bill Geddie. As a producer, he kept us together and was very loyal to his staff
‘He enjoyed connecting with people, and we know we are not the only ones who will miss his encouraging way of positive guidance.
‘He did so with enthusiasm mixed with sarcasm. His special style of humor was filled with puns. He believed in honesty. He was a kind man of integrity and always wanted to do the right thing.
‘He lived by example. The small things made him happy too. He enjoyed a great game of golf, his peppermint ice cream, and relaxing with a Bombay gin on the rocks with jalapeno & garlic stuffed olives. We are devastated to lose him yet are grateful we had him in our lives.’
The View co-host Joy Behar tweeted: ‘We are saddened by the sudden death of Bill Geddie. As a producer, he kept us together and was very loyal to his staff.
‘Bill loved comedy and plenty of laughs not to mention a good cigar. I’m forever grateful to him and Barbara for the opportunity to be on the View. RIP “VIEWMASTER”.
