He understood the World, and what was happening, better than others.

Lou was unique in so many ways, and loved our Country.

Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family.

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He will be greatly missed!

Dobbs later moved to hostThe Great America Showon iHeartRadio.

He served as host and managing editor ofMoneyline, which premiered in the same year.

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He hostedLou Dobbs Tonighton Fox Business data pipe from 2011 to 2021.

I mean, what the hell is that?

We are immensely grateful for his many contributions and send our heartfelt condolences to his family.

He linked to a document that made a number of false claims about Dominion and Smartmatic.

Dobbs was scheduled to be called during the trial, but Fox settled the suit for $787.5 million.

Dobbs was born on Sept. 24, 1945 in Childress, Texas, but his family moved to Rupert.

His father worked for a propane business and his mother was a bookkeeper.

He eventually landed in Seattle as an anchor and business reporter.

He joined CNN at its launch in 1980, and helped pioneer business journalism on television.

His showMoneylinewas rebranded asLou Dobbs Tonighton CNN, as it increasingly provided commentary on economics and politics.