Twitter Unites to Offer Condolences For Eric Bolling After Son’s Death
On Saturday news broke that Eric Bolling’s only child, Eric Chase had died. A source close to Bolling told Mediaite that the cause of death was suicide.
Bolling was known to be a devoted parent and Eric Chase was a frequent presence in his proud father’s social media accounts.
Skied for 6 hours with Eric Chase yesterday… nothing makes me happier than sports with my boy! More today then… http://fb.me/RRzWRxmb
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) February 13, 2011
Fox News released the following statement to Mediaite on Saturday.
“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.”
Only minutes after the news broke, media Twitter came together in a rare moment of unity to offer their condolences.
First up was Bolling’s former Fox News colleague Sean Hannity.
@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
It went from there.
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
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
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
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
OMG. Everyone send prayers. It’s difficult to process so much all the time. ?? https://t.co/QJuCyXfRTs
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) September 9, 2017
This is heartbreaking. Their only child. Can’t imagine the family’s pain. https://t.co/keBEXUr9FI
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) September 9, 2017
Heartbreaking: Confirmed, Eric Bolling’s Son Dead At 19 – https://t.co/OB369OGVFn
— Joe Biggs (@Rambobiggs) 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
