The 19-year-old son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling, who was fired on Friday, was found dead.
Eric Chase, Bolling’s only son, died on Friday night, according to journalist Yashar Ali, the same journalist who outed claims of the elder Bolling’s sexual harassment of female coworkers.
There is no confirmation about cause of death. Early reports are calling it a drug overdose and a possible suicide, but none have offered evidence, only anonymous sources. Bolling reached out to the public on Saturday imploring people to back off the speculation and indicating the death was accidental.
UPDATE:
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
“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,” Ali, who was subsequently sued by Bolling for $50 million, wrote on Twitter.
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) September 9, 2017
Bolling’s former employer Fox News issued the following 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.”
A source close to the Bolling family told the Daily Mail that the situation with his father had weighed heavily on Chase.
“It is believed he died Friday night. No doubt everything his father has been through lately has weighed heavily on his child,” the source said.
Bolling issued a statement on social media on Saturday after the news broke.
“Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated,” he wrote.
Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated.
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) September 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers came from all corners of the cable news and political spectrum. From his friends and former colleagues at Fox News to those on rival networks including CNN and MSNBC.
@ericbolling To my dear friend, please know we all love you, will be here for you and your family.
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 9, 2017
This is very very sad on a human level, regardless on what you thought of Eric. Thoughts for the family. https://t.co/T93SDUXwrC
— andrew kaczynski ? (@KFILE) September 9, 2017
This is incredibly sad. Just heartbreaking for this family. Deepest condolences. https://t.co/tRKxxkPUmW
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) September 9, 2017
Absolutely heartbreaking. https://t.co/bQLaP9OgxJ
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) September 9, 2017
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
Male suicide is one of the most underreported issues of our time. RIP Chase Bolling. https://t.co/5cxC0gaF8W
— Mike Cernovich ?? (@Cernovich) September 9, 2017
Overwhelmed by the news of Eric Bolling’s son. How absolutely horrific and devastating.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) September 9, 2017
Awful news. Praying for @ericbolling and his family. https://t.co/Z6k9KV1HD2
— Lawrence B.Jones III (@LawrenceBJones3) September 9, 2017
Apparently tragically verified. #Prayers #Condolences to Eric and family ?
Tragedy: Eric Bolling Son Dies | Mediaite https://t.co/wfAlPCuIiY— Joe Piscopo (@JrzyJoePiscopo) September 9, 2017
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
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
We should be able to separate Eric Bolling’s actions from the reported death of his only son. That’s a tragedy. We can’t lose our humanity.
— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) September 9, 2017
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