Tucker Carlson paid respect to his late father on X, detailing how his father died “with dignity and clarity” following six weeks of illness.
Richard Warner Carlson, 84, died on Monday after a brief illness that was previously not made public. Carlson revealed how his father would speak to him and his other son, Buckley, “every day” and also how he made it a priority to enjoy lunch with them once a week at Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Club.
“Richard W. Carlson is survived by his sons, Tucker and Buckley, his beloved daughter-in-law Susie, and five grandchildren,” Carlson wrote on X. “He was the toughest human being anyone in his family ever knew, and also the kindest and most loyal. RIP.”
Obituary for my father.
Richard Warner Carlson died at 84 on March 24, 2025 at home in Boca Grande, Florida after six weeks of illness. He refused all painkillers to the end and left this world with dignity and clarity, holding the hands of his children with his dogs at his… pic.twitter.com/4lMygMkSIT
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 26, 2025
Carlson’s father’s worked as an investigative reporter and anchor for ABC News and in former President Ronald Reagan’s administration. He also spent years as the director of the recently dismantled Voice of America.
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Carlson’s obituary on X has resulted in an outpouring of sympathy from X users, including from the Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito, who recalled how she met Carlson’s father at a funeral several years ago.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I met your father years ago when he spoke very eloquently at the funeral for my late boss, Richard Mellon Scaife at Rolling Rock in western Pennsylvania. May his memory always be a blessing.
— ZitoSalena (@ZitoSalena) March 26, 2025
“I’m so sorry for your loss,” Zito wrote on X. “I met your father years ago when he spoke very eloquently at the funeral for my late boss, Richard Mellon Scaife at Rolling Rock in western Pennsylvania. May his memory always be a blessing.”
What an amazing life, and what a remarkable man. My deepest condolences to you and your family, Tucker.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 26, 2025
“What an amazing life, and what a remarkable man,” Piers Morgan wrote. “My deepest condolences to you and your family, Tucker.”
An incredible life. RIP
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) March 26, 2025
“An incredible life,” White House Rapid Responder Greg Price wrote. “RIP.”
Lifting a prayer up for the Carlson family today. Just wonderful people. https://t.co/HDmCcrkh7K
— Vince Coglianese (@VinceCoglianese) March 26, 2025
“Lifting a prayer up for the Carlson family today,” VINCE show host Vince Coglianese wrote. “Just wonderful people.”