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Fox News star Charles Krauthammer reveals he has weeks to live in heartbreaking letter
Fox News ^ | 08 JUNE 18 | By Greg Wilson | Fox News

Posted on 06/08/2018 9:11:04 AM PDT by DCBryan1

Charles Krauthammer, the beloved and brilliant Fox News Channel personality who gave up a pioneering career in psychiatry to become a Pulitzer Prize-winning political analyst, on Friday revealed the heartbreaking news that he is in the final stages of a losing battle with cancer.

The 68-year-old’s incisive takes on politics of the day have been missing from Fox News Channel’s “Special Report” for nearly a year as he battled an abdominal tumor and subsequent complications, but colleagues and viewers alike had held out hope that he would return to the evening show he helped establish as must-viewing. But in an eloquent, yet unblinking letter to co-workers, friends and Fox News Channel viewers, Krauthammer disclosed that he has just weeks to live.

“I have been uncharacteristically silent these past ten months,” the letter began. “I had thought that silence would soon be coming to an end, but I’m afraid I must tell you now that fate has decided on a different course for me.”

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
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To: laplata

I apologize for sounding like I was lecturing.


201 posted on 06/08/2018 6:00:44 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: laplata; Gay State Conservative; reasonisfaith

http://dailycaller.com/2013/12/22/krauthammer-i-dont-believe-in-god-but-i-fear-him-greatly-video/


202 posted on 06/08/2018 6:01:06 PM PDT by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: MayflowerMadam

Yes, I remember having to correct another FReeper at least 3 years back who said Krauthammer was always anti-Obama-—I cited the exact source of CK saying that he was doubtful that Obama was quite ready for the Presidency in 2008, but (somehow) would surely be ready the election cycle after that. He seemed pretty hopeful about an Obama Presidency. The FReeper I conveyed this to never got back to me....he couldn’t believe such a thing from the man who referred to only as “Charles”.


203 posted on 06/08/2018 6:05:43 PM PDT by supremedoctrine
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To: DCBryan1

Likewise, I haven’t always agreed with Dr. Krauthammer’s opinions, but I respect him for his thoughtfulness and informed, measured responses. And his wit and humor.

Case in point, Guy Benson, in his Townhall.com reporting of Dr. K’s letter, provided a link to a column CK had written in ‘04. I gotta admit that my laughter was tinged with a sad sense of loss as I read his analysis, “In Defense of the F-word.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22191-2004Jul1.html


204 posted on 06/08/2018 6:09:20 PM PDT by Dad x 3
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To: laplata; golux

Keep in mind, Krauthammer himself wouldn’t have been the least bit intimidated by my initial post.


205 posted on 06/08/2018 6:11:23 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: jjotto

Thank you!


206 posted on 06/08/2018 6:17:43 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

That’s an important distinction, I agree. I must say, my hope for Dr. Krauthammer remains the same as posted.


207 posted on 06/08/2018 6:18:07 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: WASCWatch
I plan on being around for the cure.

I hope immunotherapy works for you and for the rest of humanity. With my family history, I'm on that list.

208 posted on 06/08/2018 6:21:34 PM PDT by palmer (...if we do not have strong families and strong values, then we will be weak and we will not survive)
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To: reasonisfaith

Now you are being presumptuous.


209 posted on 06/08/2018 6:22:23 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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Dear Mr.Krauthammer,

I enjoyed (if not always agreed with) your commentary on FOX
And to be honest, I've missed it.

I'm sad to know that your time here is shorter than expected.

I wish you a comfortable and peaceful journey.
210 posted on 06/08/2018 6:22:53 PM PDT by novemberslady
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To: supremedoctrine

Love Charles. Such an amazing example in so many ways. He did not let his disability define him. Brilliant, kind, just so sad. We will save a space just for him in our hearts, and I hope he knows the love of a Savior named Jesus.


211 posted on 06/08/2018 6:24:11 PM PDT by ruthles (.)
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To: laplata

Yes, I suppose you’re right.

But it’s very reasonable to presume Charles Krauthammer would not be intimidated by the comments of an average Freeper like me.


212 posted on 06/08/2018 6:29:43 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: reasonisfaith

I can imagine that now that he is close to death, he would be more humble.


213 posted on 06/08/2018 6:35:39 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: laplata

That sounds very likely, and it means there’s even less likelihood that he would be intimidated.

Especially by the comments of some nobody on the internet.


214 posted on 06/08/2018 6:55:12 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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To: sailor76
Charles Krauthammer is not my enemy. All anti Trump people are not my enemy. Opponents are not necessarily enemies. All pro Trump people are not my friends either. Personally, I pick friends carefully, and I am not slow to recognize an enemy either personal or politically or the current anti American traitors infesting our govt. Generalities do not cover all situations. Be more discerning.
215 posted on 06/08/2018 7:04:41 PM PDT by mountainfolk
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To: reasonisfaith

Especially by the comments of some nobody on the internet.

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Wow, you are so out of touch with reality. Words and sentiments have meaning, especially to those who are dying and making peace with themselves and their God and it does not matter who says them if they are sincere and positive and supportive.

Krauthhammer or anyone else would not care who said them. There are no “nobodies” when it comes to dying.


216 posted on 06/08/2018 7:21:43 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: mountainfolk
All anti Trump people are not my enemy
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The words of a FOOL.

217 posted on 06/08/2018 7:29:26 PM PDT by sailor76 ( TRUMP, is still my hero.)
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To: DCBryan1

Sometimes agreed and sometimes disagreed but it not joyful to hear he has so little time left with us.


218 posted on 06/08/2018 7:39:23 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (CNN - the most busted name in news.)
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To: sailor76

I give you a pass on a stupid, foolish post to me. Sober up.


219 posted on 06/08/2018 8:31:30 PM PDT by mountainfolk
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To: mountainfolk
Keep your pass, I'm picky about my friends.

BTW I am sober, you I'm not sure about.

220 posted on 06/08/2018 8:57:39 PM PDT by sailor76 ( TRUMP, is still my hero.)
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