Bill Gildea Death | Obituary – Gene Wang has announced the death of Bill Gildea, Sunday, June 14, 2020.
In a Twitter post, Gildea said, “Absolutely heartbroken to learn of passing of Bill Gildea, a longtime @postsports colleague and mentor to many. Also 2015 @bwaa award winner for excellence in #boxing journalism. You’ll never find a kinder, more patient or humble person in the industry. #10BellSalute.”
Bill Gildea‘s cause of death was not said. This story is still developing.
Absolutely heartbroken to learn of passing of Bill Gildea, a longtime @postsports colleague and mentor to many. Also 2015 @bwaa award winner for excellence in #boxing journalism. You’ll never find a kinder, more patient or humble person in the industry. #10BellSalute
— Gene Wang (@gene_wang) June 14, 2020
Reactions Over The Death Of Bill Gildea
Devastated to learn of the passing of Bill Gildea. An absolute legend at @washingtonpost who I was blessed to get to share many a pressbox with as a young reporter. A total gentleman as revered for his humility and grace as his reporting chops and wonderful prose. RIP
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) June 14, 2020