Alan Colmes, 1950-2017
Statement on the Passing of Alan Colmes
Alan Colmes passed away early Thursday, February 23, after a brief illness.
He was 66 years old.
He leaves his adoring and devoted wife, Jocelyn Elise Crowley.
He was a great guy, brilliant, hysterical, and moral. He was fiercely loyal, and the only thing he loved more than his work was his life with Jocelyn.
He will be missed.
The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time.
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David Hirsch, a.k.a. Dave "Doctor" Gonzo*, is a renegade record producer, video producer, writer, reformed corporate shill, and still-registered lobbyist for non-one-percenter performing artists and musicians. He lives in a heavily fortified compound in one of Manhattan's less trendy neighborhoods.
* Hirsch is the third person to use the pseudonym, a not-so-veiled tribute to journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, with the permission of his predecessors Gene Gaudette of American Politics Journal (currently webmaster and chief bottlewasher at Liberaland) and Stephen Meese at Smashmouth Politics.
OldLefty February 23rd, 2017 at 14:24
Horrible news.
God Speed, Alan.
Patrick Burns February 23rd, 2017 at 14:31
I rarely agreed with Alan, but I really loved his enthusiasm and good nature. He was the embodiment of the happy warrior and a true gentleman. Sad to see him go, and condolences to his family and friends.
mistlesuede February 23rd, 2017 at 14:50
Thank you for this wonderful site with so many good, intelligent people who made my life better every day with their insight and humor. Your efforts have been greatly appreciated.
You will be missed. I’m glad I “knew” you.
My heartfelt condolences to your family and all of your many friends.
I’m deeply saddened today.
Wishing1 February 23rd, 2017 at 14:51
I never agreed with Alan but had deep respect for him. I’m so sorry to know he’s gone & I’m surprised at how bad it made me feel to learn of his passing. Prayers for his family and friends.
Ramona February 23rd, 2017 at 14:53
Sad to hear about Alan’s passing. He was so kind to me whenever I contributed to Liberaland. I had no idea he was ailing. A good man gone too soon. Rest in peace, dear gentle man.
Borg February 23rd, 2017 at 14:54
rip to a kind decent liberal man. :(
bunya February 23rd, 2017 at 14:57
This is shocking and devastating news. I love Alan. He was one of the good guys. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to him.
Brady M Borg February 23rd, 2017 at 14:57
RIP Alan. You’ll be deeply missed. :(
novenator February 23rd, 2017 at 14:58
Rest in Peace Alan. You were one of the good guys in this world, and fought the good fight.
Gina Bousquet February 23rd, 2017 at 15:08
I’m so very sorry! Rest in peace Alan and thank you for welcoming us in such a wonderful home on the web. You 0
Gina Bousquet February 23rd, 2017 at 18:09
I’m sorry I couldn’t correct the end of the post above, my cellphone is hacked by a fascist trumpist
HinduNinja February 23rd, 2017 at 15:26
God Bless You Alan – you were always a voice in search of the Truth, and a good balance to those aligned with your search.
We pray that your wife and all those that you leave behind are able to heal after your loss.
We will remember you fondly and with the greatest of respect.
James H. Cavener February 23rd, 2017 at 20:11
Amen.
jeffrey miller February 23rd, 2017 at 15:26
Although I didn’t agree with him politically, I always enjoyed watching and listening to his point of view. God bless you Alan…rest in peace.
trees February 23rd, 2017 at 15:28
Alan Colmes was the embodiment of freedom. He believed in a free society of citizens, and in the rights of those citizens to speak freely. Rather than banning an opposing view, he engaged it. As much as I disagreed with Alan, I admired his fairness. He will be greatly missed by those who admired and loved him.
Ren February 23rd, 2017 at 15:35
Never agreed with your views Alan but you had a good way about you and always ended intense debates with a smile. You’re going to be dearly missed especially by those at FNC who knew you the best.
James H. Cavener February 23rd, 2017 at 20:11
Yes!
cheongyei February 23rd, 2017 at 15:38
I have difficulty understanding how conservatives now say he was a nice man when he would have been happy to watch mankind be swalllowed up by the sewer of socialism.
Budda February 23rd, 2017 at 15:41
You are what is wrong with America today.
Marcia Everett February 23rd, 2017 at 15:45
Thank that Liberal for Saving America! ca-ching! All those days off, I figured you were sick. I should have called more often. damn.
disque1 February 23rd, 2017 at 15:50
God Bless Alan now in the loving arms of the Lord and his Wife and family!
Barbara Moran February 23rd, 2017 at 16:26
Alan represented an alternate viewpoint at a network that showed little respect for varying opinions and beliefs. He did so with class, warmth, and humor against extremely large odds. Gone too soon…
James H. Cavener February 23rd, 2017 at 20:10
Alan was on the one network that did encourage diverse viewpoints. You have it backwards. Imagine Sean Hannity being hired by CNN!
MBJR February 23rd, 2017 at 21:24
Imagine Sean Hannity…..nope I got nothing.
Rocky the Liberal Rottweiler February 23rd, 2017 at 23:33
Imagine having some respect for the fact that this is a thread about Alan and maybe you could shut up about politics for two minutes.
BerkeleyMan February 23rd, 2017 at 16:32
Alan was a mentor and hero for me. Much love for you on the other side Alan. Jocelyn, I send you my heartfelt prayers, your husband was a very loving man with a gentile soul.
Grant Hibbs February 23rd, 2017 at 17:04
Man I am gunna miss you … you where the only guy who made sense .. give em heck in heaven and don’t let them get away with it !