19-year-old son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling dies hours after his father was fired

 

Eric Chase, 19, son of Fox News host Eric Bolling, who was fired on Friday after claims of sexual harassment has died.
The Bolling’s only child with wife Adrienne, died on Friday evening, just hours after his father was parted ways with the cable giant.

Bolling, 54, confirmed the tragic passing of the University of Colorado Boulder student in a tweet on Saturday afternoon, saying that he and his wife were distraught.

‘Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated’ wrote Bolling.

He also later tweeted authorities have told him that there were no signs of self-harm and that an autopsy will take place next week.

The shocking news was first reported in a tweet by journalist Yashar Ali, who also broke the story last month about alleged lewd texts sent by Bolling to female staff members at Fox News.

Bolling insists the allegations are false and has filed a $50 million lawsuit against Ali.

‘Very sad news, Eric Bolling’s son, who was only 19, died last night,’ wrote Ali earlier on Saturday afternon. ‘By all accounts, Eric was incredibly devoted to his son. Heartbreaking.’

Fox News released a statement on Saturday, saying: ‘We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Bolling’s son.

‘Eric Chase was a wonderful young man and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bolling family.’

A source close to the Bolling family disclosed that ‘It is believed he died Friday night. No doubt everything his father has been through lately has weighed heavily on his child.’

The tragic death took place one day after it was learned that Bolling agreed to leave the network following an investigation into claims of sexual harassment.

Three of Bolling’s colleagues claimed that he sent them unsolicited photos of male genitalia via text message.

The rising Fox News host was suspended during the investigation and left the network where he has anchored several different shows for the past 10 years.

‘Fox News Channel is canceling The Specialists, and Eric Bolling and Fox have agreed to part ways amicably,’. ‘We thank Eric for his ten years of service to our loyal viewers and wish him the best of luck.’

After the allegations emerged back in August, Bolling had maintained his innocence and tweeted: ‘I will continue to fight against these false smear attacks!