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Bill Moyers
1934 - 2025
Bill Moyers
1934 - 2025
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1934
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2025
Bill Moyers Obituary
Bill Moyers, an acclaimed journalist and award-winning host of several PBS programs, died June 26, 2025, of complications from prostate cancer, in New York City.
Moyers was best known to viewers for his thoughtful and in-depth coverage of American culture, politics, and public affairs. He first gained national prominence as White House Press Secretary under President Lyndon B. Johnson before transitioning into journalism, where he became a respected voice in public broadcasting. Moyers is especially recognized for his work on PBS, including influential programs like "Bill Moyers Journal," "NOW with Bill Moyers," and "Moyers on America," which blended investigative journalism with thoughtful commentary on democracy, religion, and social justice. He was also a regular on "CBS Evening News," produced programs for "Frontline," and more.
Throughout his career, Moyers has received a slew of awards and recognitions for his work, including over 30 Emmy Awards and nine Peabody Awards. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 1988. He is known to audiences for his calm demeanor and intellectual rigor.
Danielle Brian, Executive director at Project on Government Oversight, called him "a remarkable man, whose calm yet fierce voice demanded more from our country on behalf of the politically powerless. He was my mentor and in these dark times his focus on eradicating corruption and abuse of power will continue to be my inspiration."
Jim Steele, Moyers's coauthor on the book "America: What Went Wrong?" said Moyer's voice was needed in today's politics. "Moyers was outraged by the role money played in politics," he wrote on Facebook, "and was a constant, articulate critic of those who would subvert Democracy for personal gain. His voice and his moral compass will be missed."
By Eric San Juan
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JK
August 10, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. I send my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. RIP Bill.
Tom Berbas
July 19, 2025
Remembering Bill Moyers, whose thoughtful voice and commitment to service made a lasting impact. Holding his loved ones and all who admired his work in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Tom Berbas
Michele Thomas
July 6, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. Psalms 119:76
Brenda Mahone
July 5, 2025
My deep sorrow on the death of Bill Morrow. He was a great journalist and an exceptionally good human being. He will be missed.
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Phyllis Bagdadi
July 5, 2025
Goodbye Bill Moyers. Rest in Peace. I have admired you all my life and will miss knowing your physical body is no longer with us, but your spirit will live on in all of us who profited from your wisdom and felt comfort in knowing there was at least one good patriotic American amongst us. I am 86 so was with you for a long part of your journey.
Mark Achbar
July 4, 2025
Bill Moyers was a rare journalist-unafraid to engage with the most challenging and provocative thinkers of our time, including Noam Chomsky. He generously allowed me and Peter Wintonick to include excerpts from his interview with Chomsky in our feature documentary, "Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media". The image we used for our VHS video cover was taken from that interview. I remain forever grateful for Bill's intellect, integrity, and generosity. He set a standard for public discourse that is sorely needed today.
Mr. Jr.
July 4, 2025
My condolences.
Katherine Bell
July 4, 2025
Moyers set the standard on ethical, professional journalism and was much admired by younger reporters worldwide, as well as idealists in all fields.
Matthew J. McGuire
July 3, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beau Dare
July 3, 2025
Bill Moyers is simply the best there is. His talk with the wonderful, Joseph Campbell in, "The Power of Myth" is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent moments in the history of TV. Thank you, Bill for enlightening all of us.
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Richard Wilhelm
July 2, 2025
He was among the best of us.
Cari Collins
July 2, 2025
Thank you for being you Bill Moyers. You introduced me to Joseph Campbell in The Power of Myth. I was 22 then. I'm 60 now and have returned to teaching, this time, high school English resource. Guess what? At this particular High School, they teach the Hero's Journey in all Sophomore English classes. Thank you for the life you lived and the influence your story telling and interviews had on us. Go with Christ to Paradise! from, a fan.
Frank J. Page
July 1, 2025
Bill was a noble and sagacious force for good. I teach Sociology at the University of Utah and I was grateful for all his material that I presented to my students. I was known to often say, hey if you can't go to college, just watch everything Bill Moyers does, and you'll better educated than most. Dr. Frank J. Page
Dianna Campbell
June 30, 2025
Mr. Moyers was a Great Journalist & in which I enjoyed are conversations at NYU Brennan Justice Center & several NYC Restaurants & Public Events. May Bill Truly will be missed. Dianna Campbell.
Glenn M. Chamberlain
June 29, 2025
His calm demeanor was on display during his Sunday visit to the Three Pigs BBQ in McLean, Virginia when he was Press Secretary. One of his children had spilled milk. We were very busy and I had not noticed. Mr Moyer retrieved the big yellow mop bucker and proceded to mop the floor at the Three Pigs. Thanks for the great memories. My deepest sympathies to family and friends. Glenn M Chamberlain, Naples, Florida
jonna baron
June 29, 2025
Remembering one of the best people I knew.
James Livingston
June 28, 2025
Billy Don lived next
Door to my great grandmother from 39 till 52when he graduated from Marshall High school. I though his parents where my Aunt and Uncle. I never knew James but Ruby and Henry were wonderful people. I have one funny story about Billy Don that was relayed to me by his Mother. Jay Livingston. 469-358-2502.
LC Familia
June 28, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Bill's family for such a great loss. May the memory of the love you shared bring you comfort during these difficult times. We will always remember Bill for the touching tribute he paid in 1982 to the memory of our dear friend Joe Payton, who was one of the youngest CRS directors and stationed in Djibouti (Africa). He died on the operating table during emergency surgery for a
appendicitis. Rest in Paradise, Bill.
Alicia Liss
June 28, 2025
In life we become witness to a handful of individuals who stand above all the rest. Their spirit, their humanity, their intellect, their grace, their morality and their selfless generosity challenge us to rise up, to embrace their leadership, follow their example, and attempt to make the world a better place. Bill Moyers was such an individual. His journalism, especially his remarkable work embraced by PBS have influenced millions. His passing has left us deeply saddened. My sympathies to his family, his friends and all who mourn his loss. We celebrate his life, forever grateful. The many gifts he bestowed to us remain a national treasure.
Alicia Liss
Carol Caouette
June 28, 2025
Peace & gratitude for all he did for us & our country. Carol Caouette
FAITHTOBIN/Brad j.Herscot
June 27, 2025
Dear Moyers´s Family my condolences´s on the loss of Bill moyers´s.he´ll surely be missed very much./may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
Donna
June 27, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You made our storytelling a gift to our Nation and the world, and now You will be in Heaven with Jesus.
Rest in Peace, Bill.
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