Media personality Roger Ailes who was charged with sexual hara s sment allegations last year died at age 77.
He was the former CEO of Fox news and fox business network as well.
The news of his demise broke out and many media personality paid their homage to Roger who also served as president of CNBC before working for Fox.
Today America lost one of its great patriotic warriors. Roger Ailes. For Decades RA's has impacted American politics and media.
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) May 18, 2017
Love and prayers to Beth and Zach. R.I.P Roger - you changed television as we know it. https://t.co/1vjhGFQaDc
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) May 18, 2017
His wife Elizabeth Ailes in a statement said, "I am profoundly sad and heartbroken to report that my husband, Roger Ailes, pa s sed away this morning surrounded by his beautiful family. Roger was my best friend, the most wonderful loving husband and father to our son Zachary, He was a loyal friend to so many.
Roger was a patriot, grateful to live in a country that gave him so much opportunity to work hard, to rise and to give back. During a career that stretched over more than five decades, his work in entertainment, in politics, and in news affected the lives of many millions."
The cause of death was not revealed.
