The 19-year-old son of a recently fired Fox News host has been found dead.
The Daily News reports that Eric Bolling’s son Eric Chase Bolling, Jr., was found dead in Boulder, Colorado, near the University of Colorado campus where he was enrolled as a student.
The cause of death is not yet known. Authorities indicated that at this point, they see no evidence of self harm, according to Boiling Sr.
Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated.
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) September 9, 2017
Posted by Eric Bolling on Saturday, October 1, 2016
The teenager primarily went by his middle name, Chase. He was the only son of Eric Bolling and his wife, Adrienne Bolling.
Chase’s tragic death reportedly came just hours after the elder Bolling was fired from the network, and Fox News cancelled his show The Specialist, amid accusations that Bolling sexually harassed co-workers.
Fox News released a statement in response to the tragedy on Saturday:
2. Statement from Fox News on the tragic passing of Eric and Adrienne Bolling's son. pic.twitter.com/Os55STcQ3h
— Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) September 9, 2017
Friends and former colleagues also reached out on Twitter with condolences.
@ericbolling To my dear friend, please know we all love you, will be here for you and your family.
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 9, 2017
So awful. My heart goes out to Eric and his family. Tragedy: Eric Bolling Son Dies | Mediaite https://t.co/8DvUNqqi9M
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) September 9, 2017
Boulder police are reportedly conducting an ongoing investigation into Chase Bolling’s death.
CrimeOnline will provide additional updates when more information becomes available.
Feature photo: Associated Press
