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The Spectacle Blog
In the most shocking news of the day, conservative new media superstar Andrew Breitbart has died “unexpectedly of natural causes” at the age of 43.
Brietbart’s web site has posted a statement:
With a terrible feeling of pain and loss we announce the passing of Andrew Breitbart.
Andrew passed away unexpectedly from natural causes shortly after midnight this morning in Los Angeles.
We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior.
Andrew lived boldly, so that we more timid souls would dare to live freely and fully, and fight for the fragile liberty he showed us how to love.
Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book, Righteous Indignation:
I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and-famously-I enjoy making enemies.
Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands-who knows?-of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night.
Andrew is at rest, yet the happy warrior lives on, in each of us.
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Con Chef (NB) | 3.1.12 @ 10:09AM
Rest in Peace, Andrew. You & your work will be missed. G*d bless the Breitbart family at this time of loss.
Thank you for making us all more aware, Mr. Breitbart. Knowledge is, indeed, power. And your work empowered many.
It is, indeed, a sad day.
Ross Kaminsky | 3.1.12 @ 10:15AM
Couldn't have said it better myself, Con Chef.
Big Java| 3.1.12 @ 10:48AM
Nor I.
Con Chef (NB) | 3.1.12 @ 2:53PM
Thank you both.
Kitty | 3.1.12 @ 10:18AM
I'm still stunned at the news. It's difficult to believe he's gone.
Will| 3.1.12 @ 10:24AM
Just thinking of him recently, wondering about the films he was about to release...he spoke not long ago of having dinner with Bill Ayers...terrible news, horrific implications...
John - TMF| 3.1.12 @ 10:27AM
Few men have contributed so much at 43. If we all were as "Bold" as Andrew Breitbart, the world would be a far better place.
Rest in Peace
May His blessings be upon the Breitbart family. May his friends carry on his Boldness with renewed vigor.
-John - The Mighty Fahvaag
gearjammer| 3.1.12 @ 10:33AM
Lost a real soldier. Worth more than Limbaugh or any of the stae talk show motor mouths.
Reed| 3.1.12 @ 10:41AM
Really,really shocking. I remember meeting him last year when he attended a Pro-Scott Walker rally. A really good guy and a true patriot.
PCC| 3.1.12 @ 10:43AM
Mr. Breitbart was a man who made a difference in the life of his country and in the lives of millions of people.
He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers, and no doubt in the thoughts and prayers of many others.
R.I.P. Andrew Breitbart.
k. bourg| 3.1.12 @ 10:50AM
How sure are we about the natural causes?
Juanita Del Rey| 3.1.12 @ 10:50AM
I heard cocaine was involved, post-mortem should verify
Screwtape| 3.1.12 @ 11:09AM
“Have you kicked your cocaine habit?”
“I have no cocaine habit,” Breitbart told him.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/s.....z1nskG5HXb
k. bourg| 3.1.12 @ 10:55AM
I hope those Obama tapes he had are in a safe place.
Bob Grant| 3.1.12 @ 11:04AM
One of the pioneers in exposing media bias. A great website. He seemed like a decent guy. Prayers to him, his family, and friends.
Rest in peace.
Kingofthenet| 3.1.12 @ 11:15AM
Now he can Blog for the Devil.
Crassus| 3.1.12 @ 11:15AM
Andrew Breitbart was a great man who died before he could reach the full potential of his greatness. He will be missed.
Con Chef (NB) | 3.1.12 @ 11:54AM
King of Dreck Babbles:
"Now he can Blog for the Devil."
Why? If he does, then YOU'LL have to sign up for your 99 weeks of unemployment, putz.
JJ| 3.1.12 @ 11:56AM
Only a month after having dinner at the home of Ayers and Dohrn, committed terrorists.
Controse| 3.1.12 @ 12:21PM
I just hope they do a thorough autopsy. It will be instructive to learn how one dies unexpectedly at 43 of natural causes.
Andrew Keirns| 3.1.12 @ 12:42PM
too coincidental after his CPAC announcement that he has some Obama videos to share ...
Tina B| 3.1.12 @ 1:47PM
My first thoughts upon hearing the news of the death of this gutsy patriot was suspicion. I dispelled this notion quickly, was I theorizing a conspiracy?
Now I read of his dinner with the Ayres and about possible upcoming videos/tapes and I am suspicious again, even more so. Is this what it's coming down to?
Con Chef (NB) | 3.1.12 @ 2:53PM
He may very well be Obama's first "Vince Foster."
I may be wrong. I PRAY I'm wrong. But wouldn't be surprised.
voice of truth| 3.1.12 @ 6:11PM
NO, OBAMA HAD 2 PRIOR VINCE FOSTERS. NUMBER 1 WAS DONALD YOUNG, CHOIR DIRECTOR AT REV WRIGHTS CHURCH WITH WHOM OBAMA WAS INTIMATELY INVOLVED BUT WAS KILLED OFF DURING THE 2008 ELECTION SEASON IN CHICAGO. NUMBER 2 IS OBAMA'S GRANDMOTHER WHO WAS KILLED OFF 2 DAYS AFTER OBAMA WON THE ELECTION. PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS HAD GONE OUT TO HAWAII TO INTERVIEW HER ABOUT THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH. SHE KNEW TOO MUCH. THE OBAMAS DUMPED HER ASHES INTO THE OCEAN WITHIN 2 DAYS OF HER DEATH, AND THEN FLEW BACK TO CHICAGO.
Kingofthenet| 3.1.12 @ 1:51PM
Most likely Sexual Auto-Asphyxiation, with his pants down around his knees.
Nolann Ryann| 3.1.12 @ 2:19PM
Of course that is how you're going to go, but we can only hope it is ASAP. Keep up the bad work asshat.