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Bill Beutel Obituary
Beutel, whose trademark signoff "Good luck and be well" closed WABC's nightly local newscast for more than 30 years, died Saturday at his home in Pinehurst, N.C., the network said.
In 1975, Beutel hosted "AM America," the network's national morning news show.
He "proved you could be a tough newsman and a gentleman at the same time," WABC president and general manager Dave Davis said Sunday in a statement. "He was never shrill, always measured, and universally respected — the original class act."
Beutel, who won several Emmy awards and a Peabody award, began as a radio reporter in his hometown of Cleveland. He started working in television in 1962, appearing as a reporter for ABC national news and as an anchor for the local evening newscast.
After a stint as ABC's London bureau chief, where he worked with a young Peter Jennings, Beutel returned to New York to man the local anchor desk in 1970.
He stepped down in 2001, continuing to report for the network for another two years. He reported frequently from overseas and, at age 70, traveled to cover the dangers surrounding the diamond trade in Sierra Leone.
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Myrtha Robin
June 26, 2025
I remember everyday, at the end of the news Bill Beutel would say : Be safe! Be well! May he rest in his Creator's embrace!
Anna Parello
August 31, 2024
Always watched the the news with Bill and Rodger at 6. RIP
David Salter
April 3, 2024
He was my College room mate at Dartmouth at them close friend at the University of Michigan and best friend. Shared many Fun memories. RIP Bill.
Colby Beutel
December 2, 2021
He was my dad. An amazingly brilliant and kind man who suffered a the tragic silent death of Alzheimer’s before it was ok to admit it.
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June 7, 2021
Bill was the gratest omg I did not kno he pass.I thought he just retired and home . Sad ,RIP BB . New York loves you..
March 19, 2021
I loved listening to him on channel 7may his soul rest in peace.
Shari Zindman
March 18, 2021
I grew up watching Bill Beutel on Channel 7. His professionalism, calm demeanor and delivery of the news will never be forgotten. He will forever be the epitome of journalist. My condolences to his family.
Dean Martin
February 24, 2021
A great person who will be missed.
David Gerber
December 11, 2018
I will always remember you not as a newsman but as Bozo on Channel 11 in the late 1950s. RIP
Marianne Ryan
July 22, 2016
My daughter just mentioned your name and gave me all the information on you, rest in peace,and God Bless you
Samantha Parker
May 15, 2016
I don't know what made me think about you Bill but I remember you as always being very nice to me.
I still have a photo of us at a party hosted by the Israeli
Consulate.
Rest in peace my friend,
Samantha Parker
Clara Chevere
March 18, 2016
Rip bill you will be miss clara
February 11, 2016
In high school, every weekday evening as my Dad tuned into the news I heard...
This is Eyewitness news with Roger Grimsby and Bill Beutel and the Eyewitness news team... Good memories..
Real news people, not Hollywood.
John K
Piscataway, NJ
February 12, 2015
Was watching the news and I started to think about Bill and googled to find out what he was doing. I am forgetting things I should have remembered hearing about it but I didnt. So sorry he was my favorite newscaster. There is no one like him now R.I.P.
trini don
November 30, 2014
WoW here waiting on the long island rail road so I stop at mc donalds years ago they didnt make your coffe they gave you the sugar and cream so remembered one day I did make the coffee for mr Beutel back in 1987 at the mcdonals on 6th ave wow has timed past great man that was the only person I ever made coffee for as an mcdonalds employee this ones for you
Janis McCarroll
April 8, 2014
I was just made aware that Mr. Beutel had passed. I watched him from a child and always enjoyed watching him. I enjoyed him so much that I made sure that I watched channel 7 whenever he was on. Loved the way he signed off. Missed him when he went off the air. "Rest In Peace!!!" Janis McCarroll (New York City)
,E Major
January 22, 2014
Rest in peace.
MIKE RELLA
June 8, 2013
GREW UP IN THE 60'S WATCHING GRIMSBY & BEUTEL. THEY HAD A GREAT CHEMISTRY WHEN WORKING TOGETHER ON ABC. IT WAS A BETTER TIME BACK THEN, MISS THEM BOTH.
Hal Carter
April 7, 2013
In 1972, my dad took me to work on Park Avenue, and when we went to a local diner for lunch, and I turned and seen Bill enter and began walking towards me to grab a booth and i was so excited, but at the same time, 11 years old and got my wires crossed and yelled out to my dad, 'look dad,,, it's Roger Grimsby'! I never forgot the look on Bill's face,,, pure Ron Burgandy-esque! I just found out he had passed as I was looking to find him and see if he remembered the incident,,,, I bet he would have!! Sorry to hear of his passing,,, a very classy guy!
Gary Tuthill
March 31, 2013
They were a dynamic duo . When it comes to presenting the news they were the best . I grew up watching them along with batman and robin . It's so good to look back and watch them present the news . Rest in peace .
Judy DeWeese
August 10, 2012
Grew up watching Bill and Roger. Inspired me to get my degree in Broadcast Journalism and work in the business for some time. He was the best in the business!
Ken
March 19, 2011
I didn't know that he passed away, and I was wondering what he would of thought about the Earth Quake in Japan and the Wars going on. I often think about Bill and Roger when they brought us, Here now the News. They were both great News Anchors.
THEODORA ABAZIS
November 11, 2010
I USED TO LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING BILL BEUTEL ALONG WITH ROGER GRIMSBEY FOR THE NYC NEWS. I GREW UP WATCHING THEM. THEY TRULY WERE THE GREATEST. MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL. THEODORA D. ABAZIS LOGANVILLE, GA
Joe Bunone
September 12, 2010
Joe Bunone from ozone park queens grew up in New York and will alway's remember that the I witness news team at ABC will away's be remembered of one of it's kind
and Bill will alway's stand out as a unique journalist who got his messages across. Bill you will alway's be remembered.
kathy p
July 21, 2010
wow, i don't know what made be go and google Mr. Beutel but i am surely glad i did. I, too grew up listening and watching him and Mr. Grimsby on Channel 7 at 6:00 in the evening. He was the absoulute best. He always gave such a warm and fuzzy feeling and really made the best of a bad story and made something positive out of it.
B B
February 23, 2010
I grew up watching Eye Witness News.Mr. Beutel was the epitome of good, no great journalism. I shall miss him.
January 26, 2010
Time may past, but the memories of our love ones still lives on in our hearts.
They have left us with gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away.
May the God of all comfort continue to be with the Beutel Family.
Adam Steiner
October 28, 2009
I couldn't agree more with Lenny Shiffrin. Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby were part of my childhood as well. I grew up watching them report the NYC news almost every night while I was growing up in Upstate New York. Mr. Shiffrin couldn't be more right in that we know we are growing older when those we looked up to as kids, and were part of our childhood, leave us.
Paula
May 1, 2009
I grew up watching Bill Beutel on Eyewitness News. I was always very fond of him and found out later that as a baby my first words were not mama or dada, they were Bill Beutel! What a nice man.. There will never be another Bill Beutel!!
Yvette from Jersey
March 15, 2009
I've been out of the area for a while and as I was looking up info about Eyewitness News I saw that Bill Beutel had passed away. Growing up in New Jersey I watched Channel 7 with my Gramma (because I had to) and then for school (because I had to) and then for the news, because I wanted to. I grew up watching Bill Beutel when Eyewitness News was on for an hour! He was a very nice and intelligent anchorman and told extremely corny jokes, but that was cool.
Thank you to his family for letting us have him for so long :-)
Esther Ferera
February 10, 2009
Bill and Roger were my Ideals. They are a legacy of the seventies. Bill very gentle face and a great news caster. You will always be in my heart.
Love
Esther
Dave Hammond
February 20, 2007
Bill, you were the best, a pro, with real class and the ability to punch through the screen to touch your loyal viewers...we miss you!
Suzana Valic Manole
December 2, 2006
I was so sad to learn of Mr. Beutel's passing , I grew up watching him in Asoria N.Y . He always seemed like a kind man and a wonderful reporter. ABC will never have anyone like him again.
Brian J. Goodwin
August 29, 2006
I was first introduced to Mr. Beutel as a young college intern while at 'Eyewitness News' in 1989. The second time I met him was in the newsroom about a week later. It was around noon, and Bill was just arriving to start his evening schedule; Burberry suit, London Fog resting on his suit case arm and a wide smile which acknowledged all who greeted him. Just before passing my desk, he took five seconds, reached his free hand out to me and said, "it's Brian, right?"
That is the kind of man Bill Beutel was; keen enough to remember the name of an intern and gratious enough to treat him like a contemporary...a true Gentleman.
Leonard Berkoff
June 7, 2006
A part of the history of New York and those of us who experienced it. Even terrible news was given with comfort and an air of assurance the told us things would be alright. Along with Roger Grimsby, two of the most famous farewells: "Good night and be well" and "thank you for your time this time until next time." Perhaps they're together again in the newsroom above.
Julia Anderson (Viera)
May 16, 2006
Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby are two fellows that I grew up watching as I was being raised in Red Hook, Brooklyn. They are a part of my childhood.
Lenny Shiffrin
May 16, 2006
Bill & Roger were part of my childhood. And they are gone, as our lives change and people depart this good earth as we grow older. The legacy is there, especially for us NYers.
Meredith Dardis
May 16, 2006
I always thought of Bill as a kind and gentle soul with an ever calming voice. We all seemed to know him just by watching his charismatic and compassionate style on TV, We need more Bill Beutels in this world today. you will be sadly missed. God Bless the family.Goodnight and be well.
Meredith Dardis
May 16, 2006
I always thought of Bill as a kind and gentle soul with an ever calming voice. We all seemed to know him just by watching his charismatic and compassionate style on TV, We need more Bill Beutels in this world today. you will be sadly missed. God Bless the family.
Gay Rieger
May 15, 2006
You were the first newscaster that I had a crush on as a young girl. I couldn't wait for the news to come on just so I could stare at your handsome face! What a wonderful smile you had!!! You will be missed by many - may God bless you and your family. Rest easy, Bill. We sure do love you!
Anthony Ferraiolo
April 28, 2006
you were the best newscaster and will be missed.
Gillian M.
April 18, 2006
Bill Beutel will be greatly. I presently reside in the Atlanta area, but I grew up in The Bronx in the 70's, 80's and 90's watching Bill and Roger Grimsby. They were the first anchormen I watched growing up because Channel 7's 6:00 news would always be on during dinnertime in my house. These two men are and will be greatly missed!!!! Rest in peace, Mr. Beutel!
Gregory Kearse
April 18, 2006
In my early days working with WABC-TV as a Desk Assistant, both Roger Grimsby and Bill Beutel, the inventors of the "happy news" trend were great colleagues. They were nourishing
TERRI SMITH
April 16, 2006
I WATCHED BILL BEUTEL AS A YOUNG CHILD IN BROOKLYN NY, HE WAS APART OF MY LIFE EVERYDAY. MAY GOS BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
lawrence brown
April 13, 2006
We did not have a TV in our house until I was in second grade. One of my early memories when we first purchased one and turned it on was Bill Beutel doing the news with Roger Grimsby. My routine was simple: Watch the 4:30 movie if it was interesting, and then wait for the music which signified that Eyewitness news with Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby was coming on. They were a regular part of my childhood. Mr. Beutel, thanks for the memories!
Eliza Smith
April 6, 2006
To my dearest God Father, Bill. Rest in Peace. Of all the wonderful memories ... when I was a kid, I would phone his dressing room during commerical breaks and suggest a new tie color ... which he'd honor before the news resumed ... God bless Bill.
Noah Simro
April 1, 2006
I have fond memories of you and Roger Grimsby on the ABC affiliate in New York; you were part of my formative years growing up in Mt. Kisco in the late 70s/early 80s.
You will be sadly missed.
G T
March 29, 2006
Thanks a million for your services! My family and I had enjoyed listening to you.
Mrs Joan
March 23, 2006
May God Bless Mr Beutel and his family. My husband & I always enjoyed leasoning to him on the news. I fell for the family because I just lost my husband last Nov, 8th and our dear grandson who was just 2o in month before that. Now they are ALL angels looking down on us.
May God Bless all
Robert Vassallo
March 23, 2006
I grew up watching Bill anchor the news on a black and white TV in Brooklyn N.Y, and later on Roger joined him, they were a great pair of newscasters and gentelmen and may they both continue reporting where ever they are,my prayers are with you, rest in peace.
Fatima Laperle
March 22, 2006
I am a new yorker who watched my two favorite local reporters Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby. You two made a great team and Bill you will be greatly missed! My condolences to your family.
Rosa Wilkins
March 22, 2006
While living in Northern NJ, I never wonted to miss the evening news with Bill Beutell. A person I liked so much.I often wondered how he was doing.Glad to know he retired in NC too.My prayers are for the family.
David Palo
March 22, 2006
I grew up watching Bill on abc,he was and always will be the finest anchor man I had ever seen and heard. god bless
Donna Ellsworth
March 22, 2006
I grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey watching Bill Beutel anchor the local news with Roger Grimsby. They were such a part of my family's life. I moved away to Houston many years ago but upon hearing of Bill's passing, I feel like I have lost an old friend. God Bless you.
Eugene Young
March 22, 2006
Bill Beutel was my idol, my mentor and my friend. I had to pleasure of working with him for 5 years, the 5 best years of my life. I will always cherish the times together and the life lessons I learned from him. God bless and be well old friend.
LINDA MURPHY
March 22, 2006
I grew up with Mr. Betuel being that I lived in Jersey City NJ. God never makes a mistake, he needed
another beautiful flower.
Charles Mitchell
March 22, 2006
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Beutel at the Innagural Ball for President Clinton and Vice President Gore in January of 1997. I literally bumped into him. Being a man who uses a wheelchair, I was rolling along, making my way to the stage area. As I went over a bump, a man turned in front of my chair. I could not stop. I crashed, full speed into his shins....That man turned out to be Bill Beutel. As I realized whom I bumped into and apologized profusely, he laughed and told me not to worry, he was the one at fault. We then had a nice 2 minute conversation and went our seperate ways. It was obvious that his on air personality was his true personality. For many of us who grew up in New York during the 70's he was the constant...the face we knew, trusted and depended upon...To Bill, who is now with Roger, I say..."Hoping your news is good news"....and...."Good luck and Be well"... Until we see you again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand....
the entire Mitchell Family
Middletown and Warwick, NY
Sue Ricciardi
March 22, 2006
I remember going to school and coming home we would watch the abc nightly news channel 7 in New York with Bill.I'm now living in Florida and still continue to watch the abc nightly news. He'll be much missed when I travel back to New York to visit.
Marie Hicks
March 22, 2006
Being raised in Central New Jersey,
WABC news was the one to watch. I grew up with Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby. They had the best team of reporters during the mid to late 60's. They kept the city on its toes. After leaving the area in the early 80's it was an adjustment to watch a news broadcast with out him in the anchor chair. He was and will be missed.
M. Cuadros
March 22, 2006
I was saddened by the death of Bill Beutel. I grew up having my dad watch him on Channel 7. He was an amazing anchorman. Rest in peace.
D. Smith
March 22, 2006
Bill Beutel was a giant in the news industry. Always informative and appeared to be a real gentleman. Growing up in NJ, Bill Beutel and ABC News was the only news station for me. May God Bless you for all your hard work in bringing World issues to the NY & NJ areas. May God bless his family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace.
Bobbi Gainsborg-Martinsen
March 22, 2006
I had the good fortune of meeting Bill when I worked for ABC in 1962. I remember him so well for his charm, graciousness and very low-key approach to the news. Even when I left and visited over the next few years, whenever I ran into him it was as tho' only a day had passed. His sincerity, his style and his reporting abilities could not but help to make him, and keep him, number 1. Thanks, Bill, for all you've been to so many.
Christina Johnson
March 22, 2006
I came to the United States in 1972, it has always been Bill Beutel and channel 7 to keep me informed on the news. You are missed, God Bless and be at peace.
stephanie simms
March 22, 2006
I'm from NY and remember Bill Beutel from ABC-which was my favorite news channel. I grew up watching him. I now live in DC and was saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed. God bless his family
L. A. Braen
March 22, 2006
As a transplant from New York, I remember Bill Beutel from the nightly news. He, like Mr. Rodgers, is a part of the history of so many New Yorkers. May God bless his family, friends and colleagues during this time of mourning and in the days to come.
Robert Osmond
March 22, 2006
I remember Bill as a talented active student at Dartmouth College. He had a great career.
Terri rodriguez
March 22, 2006
Growing up with Eyewitness news every evening at 6pm was part of our lives. He was truly one of a kind. He touched many lives...theres a special place for him in heaven.
Kaye Rogers
March 22, 2006
Bill, I am so glad I had the honor of getting to know you and taking care of you in your beautiful home in Pinehurst until you passed. I told you one day that you and Adair had a piece of my heart and you always will. Love to you, from you "Big Friend" until we meet again.
SUE JAFFE
March 22, 2006
AS A NATIVE NEW YORKER, I GREW UP WITH BILL BEUTEL AND ROGER GRIMSBY...THEY MADE WATCHING THE NEWS FUN AND INTERESTING. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING MR. BEUTEL IN PERSON AND HE WAS THE WARMEST, NICEST INDIVIDUAL I HAVE EVER MET. NO AIRS, JUST A WONDERFUL, CARING HUMAN BEING. I AM SO SORRY FOR HIS FAMILY AND FOR ALL OF US...HE WILL BE MISSED VERY, VERY MUCH.
shirley johnson
March 22, 2006
bill beutel was a favorite of many new yorkers and his presence will surely be missed
Michelle Murphy
March 22, 2006
I can remember watching you and Roger Grimsby on the five o'clock news every day after school with my mom when we lived in Lindenhurst, NY. This is a very sad day. My sympathies and prayers go out to the Beutel family.
sophia richards
March 22, 2006
You will be missed, god be with you always.
LINDA DONNARUMA
March 22, 2006
BILL BEUTEL WAS A TRUE REPORTER AND A TRUE NEW YORKER THERE WILL BE NO OTHER LIKE HIM. REST IN PEACE
Susan Maggio Larberg and Denny Larberg
March 22, 2006
Mr. Beutel was the nicest man...no pretention...kind, gentle, handsome, and delivered the news in a way the people enjoyed! I watched him since I was a child in Dix Hills for many years.God's blessings and our deepest sympathies to his family.
Yoleisy Carvajal
March 22, 2006
Bill, you'll certainly be missed by all, especailly, myself.
God Bless.
HEBERT LOGERIE
March 22, 2006
GOOD LUCK AND BE WELL,TOO. YOU WILL
BE MISSED.TED,PETER,WALTER AND YOU WERE MY FAVOURITE ANCHORMEN.
BEST OF LUCK AND REST WELL.
Mark Berg
March 22, 2006
I moved from New York in 1976, but still remember watching Mr. Beutel every evening with his co-host (whose name eludes me) and "Tex" Antione. Mr. Beutel was a true "blue collar" news reporter.
G-d Bless and Keep Him Near.
Wendy Bloomenrader
March 22, 2006
As a child/teenager growing up in Pearl River, I remember Bill reporting the news quite fondly. I remember how handsome he was, and how soothing his voice was, no matter what the news was. Although I've been gone from Pearl River for years and hadn't seen him for as long, the news of his death instantly took me back to a flood of childhood memories! How wonderful that he touched so many lives!
Clifford Spence
March 22, 2006
He was a great man, and he will be deeply missed. I met him at the station back in 1980, when I was a student at Columbia University.I felt he was a very kind and real person.Well I know he's doing the news for the Lord in heaven now.May God bless his entire family.
christine sanders
March 22, 2006
There are no words to express the sadness that everyone is feeling with the loss of Bill. I remember growing up with him on the news every night. It is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to this most amazing man. He will greatly missed.
HASAN RIZVI
March 22, 2006
a good man passes on! very sorry to hear about Bill Beutel's death.
Sally McGrath
March 22, 2006
Bill Beutel, What great memories that name brings. May God Bless your family.
Stefanie Johnson
March 21, 2006
I was very upset to hear that Bill has passed. I grew up watching Bill on Channel 7. He always gave the news with such dignity and he always came off as a very charming man. Whether the news was bad or good Bill's voice always had a calming presence. I can still hear his voice as I write this. We truly lost one of the great ones. He will definitely be missed.
T Panton
March 21, 2006
As a child growing up in New York, I remember watching Bill Beutel on TV just about everyday. He was the voice of the news for me as a New Yorker. I was saddened to hear of his passing and my condolences to his family. Please know that he touched many lives- including yours truly.
Joseph Olde
March 21, 2006
Mr. Beutel was passionate about his work and it showed by the no nonsense work ethic he had. I wish the best for his family.
Joan G
March 21, 2006
I grew up in NY and I remember watching the channel 7 news with Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby. They were the best! Bill Beutel was a class act! My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
David Sugarman
March 21, 2006
For many years, whenever I would visit the New York metropolitan area I would always be sure to watch the evening news on WABC to see Bill Beutel. Just watching him anchoring a newscast made me feel at home in the big city.
Bill was a great asset to the city of New York, a true credit to TV journalism and a fine gentleman. May his memory always inspire other TV news anchors to keep their viewing audience well informed about events in the world, and to do so with the class and itegrity that were so characteristic of this distinguished newsman.
New Yorkers had the good luck for so long to have Bill Beutel as their own and New Yorkers now need to be well without him.
Renee Romaine
March 21, 2006
I was upset to hear of Bill Beutel's passing. My sympathies go to the Beutel family. He was the best anchorman. I always enjoyed him and what a perfect role model for someone to follow in becoming a newsman, no one can ever take your place Bill. I will miss you and you'll never be forgotten.
Dana B.
March 21, 2006
I was saddened by his passing. I grew up in NY with him, as my mom always made us watch the news. As I moved to FL about 17 years ago, I still saw him on TV every time I visited up North, he was the one thing that was familiar, that had never changed. He will be missed. Wishing peace and comfort to his family and friends.
Patricia Harding
March 21, 2006
To Ms. Beutel
Since I was ten years old I never though some that good looking was a reporter but the older I got, I got to see that he was "the serious reporter". He will be miss and thought about in Jehovah's memory John 5:28.
May the peace of Jehovah be with your family.
Danielle McSherry
March 21, 2006
I always loved you Mr. Beutel! I used to have a crush on you as a teenager...we watched you all the time in my house growing up. You were such a class act. So dignified. May God Bless you and your family. Our sympathies are with them during this difficult time.
John Green Jr.
March 21, 2006
I was saddened by the passing of Bill Beutel. When I was young, living in Bethpage, New York, the 6pm news was always watched for many, many years. Bill Beutel and Roger Grimsby were the best on tv!
Loreen Reed
March 21, 2006
Very sad to hear about the lost o Bill. May you find comfort that knowing that others care about you grear lost. And that God promise soon: "All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to those who practice good things to a resurrection of life".
jacqueline thomas
March 21, 2006
I GROW UP WATCHING BILL BEUTEL AND ALSO HAD THE HONOR OF MEETING HIM WHILE HE WAS DURING A NEWS REPORT AT ON THE STREETS. HE WAS JUST FINISHING HIS REPORT TURNED AROUND AND I SAID "HELLO" BILL, WHEN HE ANSWERED IN A MOST POLITE AND FRIENDLY WAY "HELLO AND HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY?" I WAS QUITE SURPRISE THAT HE WOULD BE SO FRIENDLY, BUT THAT JUST SHOWS YOU THE CLASS THIS MAN HAD. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
Catherine Shoemaker
March 21, 2006
I was very sad to hear the news about Bill Beutel. I grew up in Caldwell New Jersey. My mom and I so enjoyed Bill and Roger Grimsby. We both have fond memories. You will be missed. Condolence to Mr. Beutel"s family and friends.
Virginia Grant
March 20, 2006
I grew up watching Bill and Roger Grimsby. I am sadden by his passing and my deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless.
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