Bob Beckel was an American political analyst, pundit and Democratic strategist who was known for co-hosting The Five on Fox News. Full name Robert Gilliland Beckel, Bob Beckel died on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 73.
Bob Beckel’s cause of death is not immediately known.
Bob Beckel has suffered a back injury in the past. In 2015, he was released from The Five by Fox while spending months to recover from back surgery.
He also spoke publicly about his years-long battle with substance abuse, which he detailed in his 2015 memoir, “I Should Be Dead: My Life Surviving Politics, TV, and Addiction.”
Apart from co-hosting The Five, Bob Beckel also became a commentator for CNN.
He is survived by his two children.
Featured Image: Bob Beckel Rejoins “The Five” at FOX Studios on January 17, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)