Eric Chase Bolling Jr., the son of fired Fox News anchor Eric Bolling, died Friday at the age of 19.
Bolling, Jr. died in Boulder, Colorado, where he was a student at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He was Eric Bolling’s only son with wife Adrienne.
“Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated,” the elder Bolling tweeted Saturday.
No cause of death has been determined, but Bolling tweeted that there are “no sign of self harm” in son’s death.
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
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
“We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Bolling’s son,” Fox News said in a statement. “Eric Chase was a wonderful young man and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bolling family.”
The senior Bolling was let go from Fox News earlier Friday following a sexual harassment investigation that occurred after the former host of “The Five” and “The Fox News Specialists” was accused of sending lewd texts and photos of his genitals to some of his co-workers. The cable news network also decided to cancel “The Specialists.”
Many of Bolling’s friends and former colleagues tweeted his condolences for the loss of his son.
https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/906584297569746944
Praying for @ericbolling & Adrienne. Doug and I heartbroken. Lighting a candle for you all tonite.
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) September 9, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about @ericbolling 's son….words are inadequate.
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) 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
Just heard that Fox colleague and friend @ericbolling 19 yr. old son died; Prayers for Eric and family.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) 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
https://twitter.com/JoyAnnReid/status/906606911281291264
The death of a child is a pain no parent should have to bear. Hope you'll all join me in keeping @ericbolling and his family in my prayers.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) September 9, 2017
Overwhelmed by the news of Eric Bolling's son. How absolutely horrific and devastating.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) September 9, 2017
Journalist Yashar Ali first reported Bolling Jr.’s death. The two have a history, as Ali broke the news of Bolling’s alleged sexting. Bolling sued Ali for defamation, seeking $50 million in damages. Ali told TheWrap he wasn’t concerned about the legal threat and would “enjoy the challenge.”
But on Saturday, Ali called Bolling an “incredibly devoted” dad and his son’s death “heartbreaking.”
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