The political and media worlds are mourning the lack of David Gergen, who died on Friday on the age of 83 on account of Lewy physique dementia.
Gergen, who served in varied capacities throughout each Republican and Democratic administrations between the Seventies and Nineties, was extra well-known for his position in TV punditry, particularly at CNN, the place he was the community’s senior political analyst.
The 2-time Peabody Award winner provided sharp political evaluation and was a frequent visitor on CNN programming, together with Anderson Cooper 360 and Erin Burnett OutFront, and was a part of the community’s election crew.
“David Gergen was a beloved member of the CNN household—at all times blissful to share his knowledge and his highlight with others,” the community mentioned in a press release. “A political scholar who served 4 presidents of each events, an adoring father and devoted husband, a senior statesman in each sense of the phrase, and a tireless educator. However above all else, David was a relentlessly sort and heat individual. David introduced the identical stage of excellence and care to his position at CNN that he did to all elements of his life. Our workers, contributors, and audiences are higher knowledgeable due to his towering affect. We’ll always remember the teachings in compassion and humility that he taught us. Our ideas are with David’s spouse, Anne, and his kids, Katherine and Christopher.”
Newsers from inside CNN and outdoors mourned and celebrated Gregen’s passing with on-air and social media tributes.
.@tomforemancnn & @ErinBurnett with a section on the outstanding profession of Presidential Advisor David Gergen
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— Jeff Storobinsky (@JeffStorobinsky) July 12, 2025
We misplaced one, a extremely good one – RIP, my pal David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Suggested 4 Presidents, Dies at 83 https://t.co/GmBIcSGmiz by way of @NYTimes
— Harold Ford, Jr. (@HaroldFordJr) July 11, 2025
“The concept he served 4 totally different presidents is mind-boggling… it speaks to the expertise and the insights that he had”: CNN Chief Political Analyst @davidaxelrod remembers David Gergen, who handed away on the age of 83. pic.twitter.com/CrzPE5v8xB
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) July 12, 2025
My ultimate dialog with David Gergen @JFKLibraryFdn https://t.co/nGQNmJUjOM
— Robert Costa (@costareports) July 11, 2025
David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Suggested 4 Presidents, Dies at 83 – The New York Instances
Considered one of my buddies. His voice. His knowledge. His readability. Might his reminiscence be a blessing https://t.co/5U8oPaWVm6
— Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) July 11, 2025
I’m so very sorry to listen to in regards to the passing of the good David Gergen. David and I shared so many considerate conversations over time.
He was so beneficiant along with his time and vitality. David was a uncommon breed in American politics. Trusted by each events for his sage recommendation and… https://t.co/CbILx3f25D
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 11, 2025
Jake Tapper pays tribute to David Gergen pic.twitter.com/y66G7IYisC
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) July 11, 2025
Unhappy to be taught of the passing of David Gergen – a person of mind, service and decency, and one in every of my all-time favourite contributors on CNN.
“We should maintain onto the inspirational moments of our historical past,” he mentioned, “and use them to gentle our path ahead.”
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— Kristie Lu Stout ✌🏽 (@klustout.bsky.social) July 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
RIP David Gergen. An incredible man, beneficiant co-panelist and terrific instructor about all issues political. Might his reminiscence be a blessing.
— Gloria Borger (@GloriaBorger) July 11, 2025
We misplaced David Gergen this week. He served 4 POTUSs of BOTH events and as a distinguished editor & commentator, who provided knowledge & perception, not clickbait bile. David handled everybody he met w/kindness & grace. Might his reminiscence be a blessing…and instance! https://t.co/FQe1aEfRBP
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) July 12, 2025
I am so sorry to listen to of the passing of my pal and colleague David Gergen.
David was the primary individual I ever interviewed as a younger school journalist. I could not consider when years later, I used to be a working journalist and we’d sit on units collectively at CNN.
He was a…
— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) July 11, 2025
Might his reminiscence be a blessing… to an outdated pal and colleague. Sitting within the inexperienced room or on a set with David Gergen, you at all times discovered one thing. Our greatest to his son Christopher and the entire household.
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— Jamie Gangel (@jamiegangel.bsky.social) July 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
