OlderAnderson Cooper Says No to Heath Ledger Coverage
CNN host Anderson Cooper set his foot down last night, refusing to cover the death of Heath Ledger until hard facts and new evidence turns up. Here’s what he had to say on the 360 blog:
“For the last two nights we have reported on actor Heath Ledger. His shocking death is clearly a story a lot of people are interested in, but tonight we will not be reporting more on it. The truth is there is not really anything new to report.
The full results of the various tests done on Mr. Ledger will not be ready for perhaps a few weeks and there is very little new information. I have no doubt other networks will spend a lot of time tonight discussing his death and the various rumors about what might have caused it, but I am not a fan of speculation, so unless there is something really new to discuss we probably won’t be covering it anymore anytime soon.”
Star Jones also wrote a similar piece about Heath on HuffingtonPost.com.
Says Star, “Might I suggest that we in the media, instead of reporting on the dead based on gossip, rumor, innuendo and anonymous sources, choose to honor this man’s memory based on his talent and the good taste we all should be exercising. My heart goes out to the family of Heath Ledger.”
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UH Huh, I’ll believe it when I don’t see it.
Yes for the sake of his family. The speculation must make it harder for them. I think when proper details come out they should report on it respectfully. He does deserve coverage in a respectful way. He was a lovely young man and he his legacy will be heard I am sure.
Heath will be missed here in ATL, GA! Thank you Anderson and Star, I wish more people were more understanding!
God bless you all!
Who the hell cares what STAR JONES thinks these days? No, seriously, WHO?
Well done Anderson. ET signed off last night “from outside the apartment building where Heath Ledger died”. Most of the media can hardly contain their glee that they have such a “tragic story” to cover. Just like they’ll be “shocked” when Brit turns up dead. Or DaniLynne grows up and OD’s. God.
Anderson and Heath would’ve made a cute couple.
It’s about time people start taking accountability for their actions. The media feeds off innuendos and speculation. By Anderson Cooper and Star Jones to make such a bold and respectful move I think it is great! We could all learn from their great acts of kindness.
Finally a reporter that uses COMMON SENSE.
Respect.
Well said! I love this guy.
god bless this fella! wish there were more reporters like him who respected people enough to only relay the truth and not lies and speculation.
Anderson Cooper has more integrity than any other journo on TV, and I love him for it. Go AC!!
stupid andergay pooper!
still luv u tho sistah!
Anderson has always been a favorite of mine…now Star is too! It is refreshing to see someone taking the high road.
Out of respect for a very talented man, PLEASE NO MORE BLOGS about his death and funeral. In death, let us at least give him the privacy that he deserved. Surely that is the least you can do!!
Well said Anderson Cooper. Kudos. RIP Heath
Astrid,
Get off your snotty high horse. Anderson Cooper has always maintained his journalistic integrity. I’m sure he’s very interested, and, as he said, he covered it for two days already.
But repeating it for your sick benefit is not true journalism, and repeating a tabloid’s false rumors or saying what something “could be” instead of what it is would be BAD JOURNALISM. Maybe you’re so used to it and spend all your time reading gossip, but real journalists need to remind people like you that repeating what some anonymous “source” said is NOT NEWS and most likely false, so not worth saying and worse than not saying anything at all.
He said when real news happens regarding Heath’s death, he will report it, so gossip mongers like you will just have to wait for the truth.
Knowing what we all know about Anderson Cooper, he was most likely harboring some sort secret passion for Heath Ledger and cannot bare to share his mourning with the public.
Kudos to both Anderson Cooper and Star Jones for having the decency and respect to NOT report on theories and speculation regarding Heath’s passing. Heath was a great talent and a good person and should be honored in good taste.
its actually VERY refreshing why expose it further just let his loved ones mourn for Gods sake!
thank you anderson; star you are still a ****
that would be star you are a C yoU Next Tuesday
respect, that’s what i feel for star and anderson. thank you both
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