The View co-creator Bill Geddie dies at 68
- The news producer, who co-founded the show in 1997 with Barbara Walters and left in 2014, reportedly passed away from “coronary-related factors.”
- A statement from his family read: He was a big deal on TV, but at home he was an even larger-than-life husband and father.
- 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 their two daughters, Allison and Lauren.
The View co-creator Bill Geddie has died at the age of 68, his family has confirmed.
The news producer, who co-founded the show in 1997 with Barbara Walters and left in 2014, reportedly passed away from “coronary-related factors.”
The four-time Emmy winner is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their two daughters, Allison and Lauren.
A statement from his family read: “He was a big deal on TV, but at home he was an even larger-than-life husband and father.”
“He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. She would try everything and do it well: scriptwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, songwriting, and she loved a wide range of music, from country to jazz.
“His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would get the chance to meet one of his personal heroes, Paul McCartney, in person, but his dream came true. The question was not who he met, but who he didn’t meet.
Pictured in 2019: The View co-creator Bill Geddie has died at 68, his family has confirmed.
Devastated: The View co-host Joy Behar tweeted: “We are saddened by the sudden death of Bill Geddie. As a producer he held us together and was very loyal to his staff.
‘He enjoyed connecting with people, and we know we’re not the only ones who will miss his encouraging way of positive guidance.
He did it with enthusiasm mixed with sarcasm. His special brand of humor was full of puns. He believed in honesty. He was a kind man, upright and always wanted to do the right thing.
He lived by example. Little things made him happy too. He enjoyed a great game of golf, his mint ice cream and relaxing with a Bombay gin on the rocks with jalapeño and garlic stuffed olives. We are devastated to lose him, but we are grateful to have 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 held us together and was very loyal to his staff.
Bill loved comedy and laughs, not to mention a good cigar. I will always be grateful to him and Barbara for the opportunity to be on The View. RIP “VIEWMASTER”.
