Jerry Nachman dies

[Brad]

Jerry Nachman, MSNBC Editor-In-Chief, Dies at 57

Reuters

NEW YORK - Award-winning newsman Jerry Nachman, the editor-in-chief of cable television network MSNBC and a former chief editor of the New York Post, has died of cancer, MSNBC said on Tuesday. He was 57.

Nachman, the recipient of a Peabody Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy Award, died overnight at his home in Hoboken, N.J., the network said.

The outspoken New Yorker was also known for his work in front of the camera as host of MSNBC's "Nachman" show. He had told viewers of the political talk show last January that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

"Jerry was well-informed, candid, witty, and charming. He was also a gifted newsman and executive, and his passing is a loss not just to NBC but to the entire profession," said Bob Wright, NBC chairman and CEO and vice chairman of General Electric . MSNBC is co-owned by NBC and Microsoft and NBC is owned by GE.

Nachman spent years as a news director in stints with two local New York television stations and also worked as general manager of radio and television stations in Washington. He was editor in chief of the New York Post from 1989 to 1992.

He also worked in late 2001 as a staff writer for the NBC television series "UC: Undercover" and was a staff writer and executive producer at "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher."

"Jerry Nachman will be remembered not only for what he brought to the news -- insight, context and a relentless search for the truth -- but also for what he brought to the newsroom -- integrity, tenacity and a refreshing splash of humor," said NBC News president Neal Shapiro.

[Brent88]

So very sad and a bit shocking. I knew he had cancer, but he had been back on the air as a contributor and looked fine. He was a great journalist and a great guy all around.