LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The co-creator and producer of the daytime talk show 'The View', Bill Geddie, died at 68. The legendary TV producer was renowned for his partnership with Barbara Walters over the years, and the two were partners in Walters' BarWall Productions for 25 years. His sudden and unexpected demise comes only a few months after Walters' death.
Bill’s family said, "He was a big deal in TV, but at home, he was an even 'bigger than life' husband and dad. He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz. His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true. The question wasn’t who did he meet, but rather who didn’t he meet?" to Variety.
How did Bill Geddie die?
'The View' producer died due to a coronary issue at his Rancho Mirage home, as reported by his family. Up until his death, Bill was an active figure in the daytime talk show and served as an inspiration to host Joy Behar and the rest of 'The View' community. He didn’t share about any health problems leading up to his death, which comes as a shock to many.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1955, Bill graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1977, majoring in communications and film, and got his start in the news business polishing floors at KOCO, an ABC station. He married his wife, Barbara Geddie, in 1979, and the couple share two children, Allison and Lauren.
Bill Geddie’s journey as a writer and director
Bill served as the co-creator and producer of 'The View' for 17 years until he left the show in 2014 when Walters retired from it. He also worked as the producer, writer, and director of 'Barbara Walters Specials' and 'The 10 Most Fascinating People'. Moreover, Bill has been the executive producer of ABC’s 'Tamron Hall' along with overseeing a 2016 celebrity-interview special anchored by Megyn Kelly. For his role as a producer on 'The View', Bill was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show along with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Emmys. In a statement, his family said, "Geddie enjoyed connecting with people, and we know we are not the only ones who will miss his encouraging way of positive guidance. He did so with enthusiasm mixed with sarcasm."
