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Jerry Taft Death / Obituary – Former legendary ABC7 meteorologist, Jerry Taft was pronounced dead on Thursday, July 23, 2020, following a natural cause of death.
Former WLS-TV Weather reporter and broadcaster, Jerry Taft died at the age of 77, he serves as ABC7 Chicago meteorologist for decades. He worked as a part time Uber driver until his passing. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased for the great loss, we are yet to observed Jerry Taft obituary.
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Reactions And Sharing On Social Media Concerning Jerry Taft Passing
RIP Jerry Taft. Wow I feel like I lost a pal but only because the name is comforting and familiar. Dang. Ow
— David (@DireFriend) July 24, 2020
Sad for the passing of @jerrytaft – A dedicated + generous advocate for @MarchofDimesIL, leading his fellow meterologists in annual Sunshine Rallys and driving much-needed funding for healthy babies! Godspeed to the Taft Family. #ThanksJerry @ABC7Chicago
— Bobby Kruchten (@BobbyKruchten) July 24, 2020
A good weatherman ends up feeling like a part of your family after awhile. Jerry Taft was a great weatherman. Condolences to his friends and family.
— RevDJEsq (@RevDJEsq) July 24, 2020
He was my favorite meteorologist! Missed him after he retired. Many thoughts & prayers to his family. Go fly high Jerry with the angels.
That’s sad,Jerry always had me in hysterics with him and Ron Majors ribbing each other and his infectious laugh!!! Deepest condolences to the family.
I enjoyed watching Jerry for many years on ABC, he was missed when he retired. Condolences to his family in this difficult time. RIP Jerry.
I grew up watching him. Although I have moved out of state, I still keep up with Chicago news. So sorry for his family and friends.
Oh my God I just found out that meteorologists Jerry taft has passed away I watched him on TV for many years my condolences go out to his family and his friends may he rest in peace.?? pic.twitter.com/pOkKYXNKga
— Lisa Walker (@starlettet123) July 24, 2020
Growing up in NWI and living here most of my life, Jerry was part of our family. So sad to hear this news. In our family if someone would ask us the weather, we would always say..”Who am I Jerry Taft?” ?
— Dawn Stokes (@dasf1969) July 24, 2020
I used to watch 10 news w my Dad & we laughed thru it along w him, Dian Burns, and John Drury. I now live in Naples & I was gonna get an Uber few Xs the winter he was an Uber driver down here. Rest In Peace
— Josie (@jbe112995) July 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to Jerry Taft’s family and the ABC family. Jerry was very pleasant and had a laugh that made you laugh with him. He will be missed
Jerry Taft was a one of a kind guy, funny, and a joy to watch. I watched his forecasts for years and missed seeing him in recent years.
I liked him. He was very funny and natural. I loved how he would start laughing on camera and not try to hold it in or suppress it. You could tell he was being himself and wasn’t putting on a fake camera face. RIP Mr Taft. Condolences to his family and friends.
@MarkGiangreco7 mark sorry to hear about your colleague Jerry Taft who passed away. I loved watching you both play nice on TV. He will be missed by us all . Our prayers go out to his family and the channel 7 news family.
— Michele Fiacco (@magicmike114) July 24, 2020
R.i.p @jerrytaft maaaan….guy used to drive Uber for fun,just to talk to ya down in Florida. Saw him many times out at cog hill when I worked for the lemont fire dept. 77 doesn’t seem that old anymore but I guess anything over 72 is gravy for us dudes.
— Chgofire911 (@chishoes911) July 24, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Taft. Weatherman on Chicago Tv for close to 40 years.
— joe bright (@joeysox1952) July 24, 2020
I’m totally distraught by the death of Jerry Taft. We were part of the Good Morning Guys team on country music WMAQ 40 years ago. He always had a sunny disposition and was very serious about his meteorology. RIP Jerry.
— Pat Cassidy (@PatCassidyWBBM) July 24, 2020
RIP and condolences to his family and friends. I always enjoyed Jerry’s forecasts – filled with humor (him and Ron Magers). Miss those days.
Very sad news. Sending my deepest condolences to his family & ABC family. Godspeed Jerry , you were the best.
That is tragic and what a sad loss to this world he was a great and wonderful man and did a lot of good things in his life very sad to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family we all feel for your loss.
Rest in power. Prayers to his family. We loved his humor and all that he’s done
Awe man! Jerry Taft too? Damn, 2020 has been relentless. He was my favorite weather guy. A US Air Force veteran and sweet man with the best laugh. Hope there is nothing but blue skies ahead.#ripjerry
— Colleen McNamara ☘️ (@cmcubfan) July 24, 2020
Celebrating the life of Jerry Taft who passed away last night. One of my fav pics as @KrasheskyABC7 @KathyBrockABC7 and I tried to recreate a promo picture from the early ‘90s! Missing you, my friend. ? pic.twitter.com/GpWwLvxqkm
— Roz Varon (@rozvaronABC7) July 24, 2020
That is tragic and what a sad loss to this world he was a great and wonderful man and did a lot of good things in his life very sad to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family we all feel for your loss.
Rest in power. Prayers to his family. We loved his humor and all that he’s done
So sad great guy condolences to family and all his friends met him when i was in 5th grade came to my school
My deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and also people who knew him through the ABC7CHICAGO, another amazing man gone but will not be forgotten.
My memories of Jerry Taft from @ABC7Chicago is of his weather reports and keeping us informed of severe weather. May his memory be a blessing for those that loved him.
— Gideon Horberg (@Sportsgeek23) July 24, 2020
I’ve just learned some devastating news. Former @ABC7Chicago Chief Meteorologist @JerryTaft has passed away at 77 years of age. I grew up watching Mr. Taft’s weather forecasts. Little did I know, he’s the same age as my father. Rest In Peace, sir.
— MAS (@LorenzoPCordova) July 24, 2020
Terribly sad news out of Chicago this morning. Jerry Taft has died. Met him once but those who truly knew him can speak to the amazing man he truly was.
— Joshua Short (@JoshuaShortWNDU) July 24, 2020
feeling sad this morning hear sister station WLS’s retired Jerry Taft passed away, i hope he keeps Lisa Colagrossi company in heaven!
— KING BRYON SHARPE (@STX488) July 24, 2020
This is very sad way to start the day as Jerry Taft was one of my favorite meteorologists growing up and always will be. My condolences go out to his family and friends
— Tim Jacobi (@jacobimadness) July 24, 2020
So sad great guy condolences to family and all his friends met him when i was in 5th grade came to my school
My deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and also people who knew him through the ABC7CHICAGO, another amazing man gone but will not be forgotten.
RIP from Houston ! I moved here last year from Chicago and Chicago News is the best ! I liked watching Jerry’s weather forecasts I grew up with him ! Thank you for being apart of my life! May you forever RIP !!
Noooo how horrible i cant believe this im so sad to hear this he was my favorite i can still hear his voice in my head
my deepest condolences tu his family
Incredibly Sad day for our abc7chicago family — Jerry Taft was such a delight —to work with & call friend♥️his laughter was contagious & he is greatly missed. Praying we are all comforted by sweet memories.♥️
— Dionne Miller (@dmillerabc7) July 24, 2020
Incredibly sad! I started watching Jerry Taft in college while studying meteorology and would often catch his forecasts while at my in-laws until he retired. Prayers to his family.
— Justin Thompson-Gee (@JustinTGee) July 24, 2020
My deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and also people who knew him through the ABC7CHICAGO, another amazing man gone but will not be forgotten.
RIP from Houston ! I moved here last year from Chicago and Chicago News is the best ! I liked watching Jerry’s weather forecasts I grew up with him ! Thank you for being apart of my life! May you forever RIP !!
Noooo how horrible i cant believe this im so sad to hear this he was my favorite i can still hear his voice in my head
That’s sad,Jerry always had me in hysterics with him and Ron Majors ribbing each other and his infectious laugh!!! Deepest condolences to the family.
When I think of @jerrytaft I think of a genuine, compassionate, and funny man. I would watch his evening weather reports everynight w/ my family. My family was close with Jerry and he will be severely missed. Thank you for serving our city for decades. You’re a class act. RIP❤️ pic.twitter.com/vWMo4OtbmQ
— CapturedNews Shooter (@CNshooter) July 24, 2020
Jerry Taft was a presence on Chicago TV and radio for decades. Before joining WLS-TV Channel 7 in the 80s he was on WMAQ TV and radio. pic.twitter.com/EAZB6pkEe4
— Rob Hart (@RobHartWBBM) July 24, 2020
Saddened to hear of Jerry Taft’s passing. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at ABC 7.
— Lisa Chavarria NBC5 (@LisaChavarria) July 24, 2020
Such a sad day, condolences 2 his family! I loved watching him especially when something got him laughing & it was hard for him to stop! #JerryTaft will be missed
— Niecey75 (@DeeTwins75) July 24, 2020
ABC/NBC Weatherman , Jerry Taft passed away last night. If you live in the Chicagoland area, chances are you’ve seen him on TV. I remember him not just for his reports, but for his warped (in a good way) sense of humor. Jerry Taft was 77.
— Ron Milner (@RonMilnerBoodle) July 24, 2020
@CherylScottWX My Condolences on the passing of Jerry Taft. Was my weather guy until you became my weather girl. Heavy heart today, great golfer,pilot,meteorologist, sad day when he retired, He and Mark Giangreco were special together. Sad day for Chicagoland. Real bummer.
— Derek (@DerekFreedman6) July 24, 2020
OH WOW. Another legend is gone. Watch him growing up some 20 years ago. RIP
— AsylumExpedite (@AsylumExpedite) July 24, 2020
As a Chicagoan, I’m sad to say that ex-weatherman Jerry Taft who worked for WMAQ channel 5 & WLS channel 7 has passed away.
— ?GamrNrdKen? (@NrdKen) July 24, 2020
Oh my goodness his laugh his sense of humor Jerry period. What more can you say. I just loved watching Jerry Taft. My condolences to his family.
— gloria zanders (@zamders) July 24, 2020
RIP @jerrytaft, in my few interactions with Jerry he was a kind man. I only hit him with the side door 40 times leaving the ABC 7 building while he was taking a smoke break. His laugh was great!
— OC (@oc_sports) July 24, 2020
Sad news. I grew up watching Jerry Taft. Felt like I knew him. Rest in Perfect Power, my friend. All clear skies for you.
— Kam Buckner (@RepKamBuckner) July 24, 2020
Jerry Taft my favorite Chicagoland Weatherman passed away. Most infectious laugh and presence on air. Made the weather fun in Chicago. Golfer, pilot, one of those guys who was a friend of everybody. Will be missed. ? ?
— Derek (@DerekFreedman6) July 24, 2020
RIP Jerry Taft, excellent golfer and meteorologist. He was 77; retired from WLS-TV two years ago.
— Illinois Golfer (@IllinoisGolfer) July 24, 2020
Just learning of the passing of @jerrytaft who was Chicago’s weatherman for decades on @ABC7Chicago
Sad day for the city… my heart goes out to his family and friends.— Roe Loves Sad Country Music (@RoeGhost) July 24, 2020
Jerry Taft my favorite Chicagoland Weatherman passed away. Most infectious laugh and presence on air. Made the weather fun in Chicago. Golfer, pilot, one of those guys who was a friend of everybody. Will be missed. ? ?
— Derek (@DerekFreedman6) July 24, 2020
RIP Jerry Taft, excellent golfer and meteorologist. He was 77; retired from WLS-TV two years ago.
— Illinois Golfer (@IllinoisGolfer) July 24, 2020
Good morning Josie, my name is Karen. I grew up in Chicago, live in the burbs now, and I just have to add my 2 cents to all of your questions about the Tinder Guy. Your comment about Jerry Taft led me to you.
Please think with your head here and not your heart. /1— KarBear (@KarenZmu) July 24, 2020
Sending condolences to the family of Jerry Taft and everyone at ABC. A Chicago legend.
— Sarah Jindra (@SarahJindra) July 24, 2020
It is with a very heavy heart that I share the passing of our dear Jerry Taft with you. Jerry was instrumental in my coming to @ABC7Chicago I can hear that laugh. Wow…I can hear that laugh. Miss you, pal. My deepest sympathy to his family. pic.twitter.com/ZoQN91xvTL
— Tracy Butler (@TracyButlerABC7) July 24, 2020
Sad news. He was an enjoyable TV personality, and will be missed. My condolences to family and friends.
Oh wow this breaks my heart may he rest in peace. I grew up on listening to his weather forecast and stories of his flying days
I remember him from my childhood he was young– he would come out to the school to give motivational speeches — I r,enter him caring about black community- I remember hi. Tell us as well we all can be anything we wanted—
@TIA_EWING @Skilling @thekapman
Other than Tom skilling …this was my favorite guy ..always had a good opinion about breaking news
Rest well my friend and thank you
Jerry taft
We still love u and got you tom for the record
Definitely a tough day kap— Fighting racism covid 19 and stupidity in 2020 (@johnroy5807) July 24, 2020
RIP Jerry Taft. A true professional. A great broadcaster. Most importantly though, a really nice man and a great friend. Goodbye sir. #Chicago @ABC7Chicago
— Bill West (@BillWest5) July 24, 2020
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