RIP, Steve Gilliard

Sad news.

Steve Gilliard, 1966-2007

It is with tremendous sadness that we must convey the news that Steve Gilliard, editor and publisher of The News Blog (www.thenewsblog.net), passed away early this morning. He was 41.

To those who have come to trust The News Blog and its insightful, brash and unapologetic editorial tone, we have Steve to thank from the bottom of our hearts. Steve helped lead many discussions that mattered to all of us, and he tackled subjects and interest categories where others feared to tread.

We will post more information as it becomes available to us.

Please keep Steve's friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Steve meant so much to us. We will miss him terribly.

- the news blog team

I did not know Steve Gilliard, but I knew and respected his work. His was a strong and original voice, and it will be missed. He was also well liked by his blogging colleagues, as the many tributes to him on the news of his passing attests. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Steve.

UPDATE: Jane Hamsher has a personal remembrance.

Posted by Charles Kuffner on June 02, 2007 to Blog stuff