Lawrence O'Donnell's Mother Frances Dies: MSNBC Host Goes On Leave

Lawrence O'Donnell host is taking a leave of absence from his show following his mother's death on Sunday.

MSNBC host Chris Hayes will fill in for O'Donnell. Hayes announced the news on the program on Monday night. He said, "The most devoted fan of this show is not watching tonight. Lawrence's mother, Frances O'Donnell, died Sunday morning in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mrs. O'Donnell was 93.‬"

Frances O’Donnell was the office manager for the family's law firm in Boston, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The firm won a historic civil rights case about the 1975 shooting death of a black man by Boston police, which was the subject of Lawrence O'Donnell's book Deadly Force.

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Comments

[Citizen13]

04:50 PM on 08/23/2011

My deepest sympathy Lawrence and family.

[Debbie Hupp]

10:07 AM on 08/18/2011

A wonderful life lived, a fabulous legacy lives on. Sincere condolences Lawrence.

[jfire976]

07:57 AM on 08/18/2011

I'm the conservative guy on this blog who agrees with about 1% of what Lawrence has to say......but, the loss of a Mother is one of the hardest things in life to accept........I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.......God's speed Mrs. O'Donnell

[Thaag Tidestalker]

05:39 AM on 08/18/2011

Goddess-speed, Miss Frances. You made a good boy.

[JAVADA]

10:28 PM on 08/17/2011

There are no words at a time like this. The loss of one's Mother is the ultimate loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. O'Donnell.

[Ernest Adams]

07:59 PM on 08/17/2011

Sorry to hear Lawrence... See you when you get back....

[patnamm]

07:43 PM on 08/17/2011

May her soul rest in peace; and may God bless the O'Donnell family.

[DiogenesOfAlaska]

06:27 PM on 08/17/2011

You'll be back.

[vonPinto]

06:24 PM on 08/17/2011

Dear Lawrence, May the Almighty grant Mama eternal life in his Kingdom..Amen.

[Andythelawyer]

06:12 PM on 08/17/2011

Unless she was famous during her lifetime for doing something besided giving birth to Mr. O'Donnell, why does the public care?

[kooldalai]

12:43 AM on 08/18/2011

Because we are human and are all connected, and many of us share his pain. Give us a break.

[smallbusinessguy10254]

05:23 PM on 08/17/2011

Condolences to Lawrence and the rest of the family.

[Marilyn Angelo]

05:10 PM on 08/17/2011

You're the best, Lawrence. Condolences for the death of your mother.

[mollysmomma]

04:37 PM on 08/17/2011

my family's thoughts and prayers are with you, Lawrence and your family.

[brux]

04:37 PM on 08/17/2011

condolences .... losing one's mother is a sad time.

[miketothad]

04:14 PM on 08/17/2011

Lawrence is the best.