On Sunday, the Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel’s senior head booker and senior story editor Eric Spinato died of COVID-19.
Dean Spinato, the producer’s brother, confirmed the news on Instagram. He wrote,
COVID took my brother today. He was a gem and one of a kind.
This man was an amazing father, brother and friend. I’m sorry to say this but this day broke me hard. I will make you proud for the rest of my life.
Eric Spinato was a Fox employee for almost two decades, having started in 1998. He left Fox in 2004 to work for CNN and MSNBC before returning in 2007 to Fox, where he had been since.
Please pray for the family of Eric Spinato. This is a sad and tragic loss for the Fox family. I worked with Eric after college, and he was wonderful. Sending prayers. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/T7DwES90qT
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) March 22, 2021
Eric Spinato Cause Of Death
Mr. Spinato is one of the high-profile news staffers whose cause of death is the coronavirus. The senior story editor passed away on Monday afternoon, according to Fox Business host David Asman.
Fox News president Jay Wallace, Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott, and Fox Business president Lauren Petterson wrote in a memo to staff on Monday that Spinato’s contributions to the company “were immeasurable.” They wrote,
Eric was an immensely gifted and aggressive booker and was renowned for booking the innumerable ‘gets’ we’ve seen on both FNC and FBN over the years,
He was also always willing to lend a hand to help a colleague, mentor union staffers or troubleshoot an issue — countless bookers throughout the industry learned the ropes and the tools of the trade from Eric at one point or another in their careers.
Who was Fox News Channel Eric Spinato? Wiki / Biography
Eric Spinato was a senior story editor, producer, and head booker at Fox News Channel. He served at Fox News for more than two decades. Prior to that, he worked for MSNBC and CNN.
Mr. Spinato’s brother Dean Spinato is a Marketer and entrepreneur. Dean often post pictures of his family members on his Instagram account.
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Mr. Spinato is survived by his girlfriend and two sons named Nicholas, age 16, and Rob Spinato, age 18. It is said that they will provide information on arrangements in the upcoming days. Other than that, there is no information regarding his wife or married life. But we will try to update it as soon as possible.
How old was Eric Spinato? (Age / Birthday)
Considering his looks, Fox News Channel’s Eric Spinato age might be in the early 40s. However, on 26th March 2020, his brother Dean wished him a happy birthday through his Instagram post. In the caption, he wrote,
Happy Birthday bro. Best brother you could ever have. Can’t celebrate yet but we will make it up for sure. #happybirthday
How Much Is Eric Spinato Net Worth 2021?
Mr. Spinato worked at Fox News Channel for more than 20 years. Throughout his time at Fox News Channel, he earned a huge amount that contributed to his net worth.
As of 2021, Eric Spinato net worth is under review. Employees at Fox News make an average of $52,697 a year, according to Zippia.com. The average earning of a Fox News Channel’s Booker is $53,559 per year.
