![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/the-view-co-founder-bill-geddie-dies-as-family-release-heartbreaking-statement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_GettyImages-146946179.jpg&description=Bill Geddie, producer and co-founder of popular talk show The View has died at the age of 68 his family has revealed in an emotional statement Bill Geddie, the television producer who co-founded the popular ABC talk show, The View, has passed away at the age of 68. His family made the heartbreaking announcement in the statement to Variety, writing: "He was a big deal in TV, but at home, he was an even 'bigger than life' husband and dad. He had a genuine love for television and entertainment." It was continued: "He enjoyed connecting with people, and we know we are not the only ones who will miss his encouraging way of positive guidance. "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." Bill served as The View's executive producer for 17 seasons after co-founding the show with Barbara Walters. He also partnered with Barbara and her production company for over 25 years. He served as executive producer, writer and director on The Barbara Walters Specials as well as The 10 Most Fascinating People. His list of impressive credentials didn't end there, as he bagged a coveted Emmy Award for his producing work on Good Morning America. In total, he received four Emmys and was also the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award. Hosts of The View immediately took to social media following the devastating news to pay tribute to Bill. Joy Behar tweeted: "We are saddened by the sudden death of Bill Geddie. As a producer, he kept us together and was very loyal to his staff. Bill loved comedy and plenty of laughs not to mention a good cigar. "I'm forever grateful to him and Barbara for the opportunity to be on the View. RIP 'VIEWMASTER.'" Sunny Hostin added: "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." "He told me after an audition f){kind=link}
Bill Geddie, producer and co-founder of popular talk show The View has died at the age of 68 his family has revealed in an emotional statement
Bill Geddie, the television producer who co-founded the popular ABC talk show, The View, has passed away at the age of 68.
His family made the heartbreaking announcement in the statement to Variety, writing: “He was a big deal in TV, but at home, he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad. He had a genuine love for television and entertainment.”
It was continued: “He enjoyed connecting with people, and we know we are not the only ones who will miss his encouraging way of positive guidance.
“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.”