Former White House Press Secretary, the “thorn” in the side of the liberal White House press corps, conservative pundit, and Fox News personality Tony Snow lost his battle with cancer today. Snow was 53. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Snow’s career included serving as a speech writer for former President George H. W. Bush, host of Fox News Sunday on Fox, an editorial writer, talk radio host, and, most notably, as Press Secretary to President George W. Bush. Snow was known for turning press meetings into memorable events. He was criticized by some for turning the briefings into agenda driven gatherings that did not offer much information.
Snow was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005, which forced the removal of his colon as well as sessions of chemotherapy. He initially beat this cancer, but announced in 2007 that it had returned and spread to his liver, which is what ultimately took his life.
His colleagues at Fox are spending much of today remembering their friend, focusing on his career, as well as his love of music (he could play several instruments). Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. As with the earlier passing of Tim Russert, Tony Snow made an impact on journalism that will be missed. Rest in peace Tony.
