Fox News Veterans Mourn Unexpected Death of Former Executive: 'He Will Be Missed by Many'

Fox News veterans reacted with sadness to the sudden death of longtime TV executive and producer Michael Clemente.

According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the 70-year-old Clemente passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday.

Martha MacCallum, editor and anchor of Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum,” praised Clemente on the social media platform X.

“Saddened by this news,” MacCallum wrote. “Michael was a pro and a kind man and he will be missed by many. We shared a love for Cape Cod. May he Rest in Peace.”

Saddened by this news. Michael was a pro and a kind man and he will be missed by many. We shared a love for Cape Cod. May he Rest in Peace.https://t.co/l2D8qj64Ms$

— Martha MacCallum (@marthamaccallum)May 12, 2026

Bill O’Reilly, once a fixture in Fox News’ primetime lineup, lauded Clemente as “an old school journalist who sought verifiable facts,” per the Reporter.

“Excellent family guy as well,” O’Reilly added. “Deep respect.”

Likewise,Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, remembered Clemente’s exemplary professional and personal qualities.

“I woke up this morning in Jerusalem to sad news about my dear friend Michael Clemente,” Huckabee wrote Sunday on X.

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