Veteran news producerBill Geddie, who is best known for co-creatingThe ViewwithBarbara Walters, has died.
Cause of death was reportedly due to coronary-related factors.
He had a genuine love for television and entertainment.
Bill Geddie and Barbara Walters.Getty
The question wasnt who did he meet, but rather who didnt he meet?
He did so with enthusiasm mixed with sarcasm.
His special style of humor was filled with puns.
He believed in honesty.
He was a kind man of integrity and always wanted to do the right thing.
He lived by example.
The small things made him happy too.
We are devastated to lose him yet are grateful we had him in our lives.
He left in 2014.
He and Walters also were frequent collaborators for ABC news, having worked together on BarWall Prods.
for 25 years.Walters died in 2022.
Geddie was also behind Walters popular specials that included The 10 Most Fascinating People.
His other credits included EPingTamron Halland the 2016 interview special anchored by Megyn Kelly.
The four-time Emmy winner is survived by his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Allison and Lauren.
The Viewco-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin are among those sharing remembrances of Geddie on social media.
Bill loved comedy and plenty of laughs not to mention a good cigar.
Im forever grateful to him and Barbara for the opportunity to be on the View.
RIP…
My friend & mentor Bill Geddie has transitioned at 68.
Bill was the 1st person to believe that I could be a national talk show host.
Lean in like I know you might.
