MSNBC Host Keith Olbermann's Dad Dies in NYC at 80

The father of MSNBC host Keith
Olbermann has died in New York City at age 80.

Theodore C. Olbermann was thrust into the nation's health care debate
through commentaries made by his son on television.

Keith Olbermann says the former architect died Saturday of complications from colon surgery.

Theodore Olbermann's wife of nearly 60 years, Marie Olbermann, died last year.

Keith Olbermann had talked on his weeknight cable news show about his father's experiences in the hospital and how his family dealt with them.
Three weeks ago he talked on TV about how his suffering father had
asked to be killed.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=10099617

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Comment by George Hewes on March 19, 2010 at 10:30am: I share Your Sad Reflections and Mourn your great lost with you, Stay strong Keith you are not alone

Comment by TheOne on March 16, 2010 at 8:54pm: Keith,

In this time of bereavement, I pray that you and your family will get the strength needed in order to overcome the throes of sadness that death brings.

You are a strong man, rather fervent in your stance on the issues at hand. I think that is something that you earned from your father, a man who knew how to build and construct, instead of tear down like many who oppose what you stand for.

Stay sharp, and know that IF and WHEN you cry, we all cry.

And this too shall pass.

Comment by shoobi on March 16, 2010 at 11:07am: my deepest condolences, and iam sorry for your loss

Comment by Delario on March 15, 2010 at 8:09pm: Sorry to hear. I ust watch tonight's show and they're asking in lieu of flowers, make donations to the National Association of Free Clinics in his father's name

Comment by Mimi on March 15, 2010 at 5:18pm: I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad.

Comment by Desmond on March 15, 2010 at 11:54am: My Condolences to the Olbermanns Family on their loss.

Comment by Henry B. Rhoades,Jr. on March 15, 2010 at 12:30am: Kieth, my heart goes out to you over your lost. I pray that GOD will give you and your family the strength during this time. I lost my lady in October of 2009 to cancer and my son just lost his wife to cancer in February of 2010.

Keep the Faith and GOD be with you.

Comment by Henry B. Rhoades,Jr. on March 15, 2010 at 12:20am: Keith, my heart goes out to you, I pray that GOD gives you strength during this time, I lost my lady to cancer in October of 2009 and my son just lost his wife of 16 years to cancer in February of 2010.

Keep the faith and GOD be with you.

Comment by wendy on March 14, 2010 at 11:30pm: my deepest condolences

Comment by Sam on March 14, 2010 at 10:59pm: Keith, I pray for you and your family's strength during this time.. I watch your show faithfully and recently lost my mother and sister within 30 days of each other and a sister-in-law to breast cancer.... I know all too well about the health care system and how we are at a disadvantage.

Keep your faith strong and keep fighting for the cause!!