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Friday, June 24, 2011

F. Gilman Spencer III, R.I.P.



My father passed away this morning in New York City after a brief illness. He died peacefully and painlessly, surrounded by his family.

Because at one time he was a rather famous newspaper editor here in New York, I just got a call from Bill Grimes of the New York Times.

He said he had talked to a good number of people worked with my dad at various newspapers over his 50-year career in the business.

"Boy," Grimes said. "He sure was beloved."

He sure was.

We are sad beyond words.

UPDATE: More here here and here.

UPDATE II: Here is the NY Times story.
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8 comments:

  1. Bob BohneJune 24, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    My condolences to you and your family. Hope to talk to you soon.

    Bob

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  2. jakeJune 24, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a remarkable newspaperman.

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  3. DannythemanJune 24, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I never met your dad, but I can tell by others and what was written that he was the real deal! He seemed to be quite a mans man and great reporter.

    I am so sorry for your loss!

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  4. Delco72June 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    My sincere condolences to you, Gil. It's never easy losing a parent. I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

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  5. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Gil, Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. When I came to Philadelphia in '85 he was just leaving the Daily News but his legacy was apparent,particularly the incredible slate of columnists - Dexter, Stone, Schulian, Mullen, etc. During my brief stint as a journalist in SW VA, my sports editor wrote incredibly catchy headlines and columns that I later found out where influenced by the Philly D-News, which he had delivered to his door step. As his roomate I began reading and thought it was an incredible newspaper. Hope all is well optherwise.

    Alex Smith aka "Kaline"

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  6. steve mcdonaldJune 25, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    My condolences Gil, best wishes for the family

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    my heart is heavy.
    - anon
    denver post
    88-'95

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  8. Hooker 07June 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I have lost respect for most journalists - but you are one whom I respect and admire for getting to the meat of a story, having the brains and independence to stay with the facts and not being afraid to tell it like it is. I met your Dad years ago and he was a great role model for your career. Please accept my sympathies for your loss.

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