Lou Dobbs, Former CNN Anchor, Dead at 78

Neil Cavuto Remembers Dobbs' Legacy

Lou Dobbs, a prominent conservative commentator and former CNN anchor passed away at 78. His death was confirmed by Neil Cavuto, a current Fox Business anchor. Cavuto remembered Dobbs as a "passionate and fearless voice" in the media landscape.

Dobbs hosted Lou Dobbs Tonight on FOX Business from 2011 to 2021. He was known for his outspoken views and his coverage of economic and political issues. In recent years, Dobbs became a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.

Dobbs' death comes after a period of controversy and upheaval in his career. In 2021, Fox News Media canceled his show Lou Dobbs Tonight after he continued to make unfounded allegations about the election results. Following the cancellation, Dobbs filed a lawsuit against Fox, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated.

Dobbs began his career in journalism at CNN in 1980. He became a well-known figure as the host of the network's Moneyline program. In 2009, he left CNN to help media mogul Rupert Murdoch launch the Fox Business Network.