Bill Geddie, the legendary news producer who worked with Barbara Walters and helped launch The View, has died.
Geddie, according to his family, died of coronary-related factors. He was 68.
“He was a big deal in TV, but at home, he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad,” said Geddie’s family. “He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz.
“His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true. The question wasn’t who did he meet, but rather who didn’t he meet?”
In addition to co-founding The View, he served as the show’s executive producer for 17 years. He and Walters were partners for more than 25 years. Geddie served as her writer, executive producer, and director for several of her famous specials. He also served as a producer at Good Morning America.
The View co-host Joy Behar shared her sympathy to Geddies’ family after the news was announced.
“As a producer, he kept us together and was very loyal to his staff. Bill loved comedy and plenty of laughs not to mention a good cigar. I’m forever grateful to him and Barbara for the opportunity to be on The View,” Behar wrote.
