Not unexpected, but sad nontheless:
Leroy Sievers, a National Public Radio commentator who turned his battle with cancer into a popular and touching radio and online series, has died from his disease. He was 53.
Larry Sievers covered more than a dozen wars during his time with ABC, CBS and NPR.
Sievers died Friday at his home in Maryland, NPR announced Saturday in a statement.
He was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001. In 2005, the disease returned as a brain tumor and lung cancer.
A report on his own chemotherapy treatments in February 2006 was broadcast on “Morning Edition” and prompted an enthusiastic response from the audience.
It eventually became a regular series and feature on the network’s Web site.
I’ve heard every one of his “diaries” for the past couple years, so like a lot of people, I felt like I knew him a little. Definitely one of NPR’s more interesting features.
The Other Steve
I don’t remember this guy. And here I listen to Morning Edition most every morning. Hmm…
In other news… Sullivan has some questions for McCain
jack fate
I knew it was coming, as any of us who regularly followed his segments did. But UGH! It still sucks.
It really was one of the most interesting features on the radio. Listening to well spoken and thought out meditations from a guy who’s “early” death is already a done deal was absolutely fascinating.
horatius
One of the better products of the, of late, shoddy NPR. RIP Leroy. You will be missed.
trollhattan
One of the good guys. He seemed a rock-solid reporter and was able to discuss his cancer experiences with startling clarity. A sad day for his family, and for journalism.