Tony Snow Dies: Friends, Colleagues Pay Tribute (VIDEO)

Tony Snow, President Bush's former press secretary, died Saturday at age 53. The cause of death was colon cancer.

President Bush's statement:

Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend, Tony Snow. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jill, and their children, Kendall, Robbie, and Kristi. The Snow family has lost a beloved husband and father. And America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character.

Tony was one of our Nation's finest writers and commentators. He earned a loyal following with incisive radio and television broadcasts. He was a gifted speechwriter who served in my father's Administration. And I was thrilled when he agreed to return to the White House to serve as my Press Secretary. It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each day. He brought wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work. His colleagues will cherish memories of his energetic personality and relentless good humor.

All of us here at the White House will miss Tony, as will the millions of Americans he inspired with his brave struggle against cancer. One of the things that sustained Tony Snow was his faith - and Laura and I join people across our country in praying that this good man has now found comfort in the arms of his Creator.

Watch Ed Henry's tribute to Snow on CNN.

Watch a tribute to Snow from Fox's Brit Hume.

Comments

[Raymondf]

I have watched Tony's career since he was a speech writer for George the elder, and I can say he was a fair and balanced anchor, with his sharp wit, and intelligence, Tony was a gentleman. I for one have cried several tears for a man who first loved God, family, and enjoyed every job he ever had. He was a man who love radio more than TV, and would tell you this. He was loved by conservatives, and respected by most liberals. Not only Fox, and CNN, but the country has lost a loving human being. God bless his family. Tony will be missed just like Tim russert. This country has lost two of the best in news. they will both be missed.

[DogTown]

I did not agree with him, but rest in Peace Tony Snow, and God speed your family.

[theresedefarge]

I'm picturing heaven's other newbie Tim Russert welcoming Tony at the pearly gates with outspread wings and a big smile followed by a brief but penetrating entrance interview.

[ann1]

You don't know much about heaven huh.......provide a link backing up what you said.

[MsBrina]

I didn't agree with any of his political views, but, I did admire is will to fight.

God bless you and keep you, Tony! RIP

[luckyt]

God rest his soul, in a perfect world there would not be any republicans.

[foxnews4ever]

i pray his famil feels comfort that e ismong the angels ,beforethe presence of our avior jesus christ of nazareth,and he s without pain,ters,hurt.That he is n god's loving hands4 eternity

[Halfwit]

That might have been better in English.

[gd7277467]

IMPRESSIVE !

Absolute proof that breeding with relatives is a bad thing !!!

Fox News - a hillbillies best friend !!!

[MsBrina]

lmao

[marilyn34]

Foxnews4ever:

That is a lovely thought. Thank You.