Gwen Ifill’s Death: Reactions From Media & Political Worlds, Including President Obama

"She not only informed today's citizens, but she also inspired tomorrow's journalists," @POTUS says of Gwen Ifill. pic.twitter.com/ok0KBm38lV

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) November 14, 2016

It is sad to hear that Gwen Ifill has passed away. Gwen was a veteran journalist and had moderated the 2008 Vice… https://t.co/QbSpPfMR1m

— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) November 14, 2016

I am saddened to learn about the passing of Gwen Ifill—an incredibly talented and respected journalist.

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) November 14, 2016

I first met Gwen Ifill when she was a reporter at @nytimes. She became a pioneering journalist at NBC + PBS. My prayers are with her family.

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) November 15, 2016

I am mourning the passing of Gwen Ifill, whose commentary and reading of the news I looked to as fair and balanced. But really.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 14, 2016

Just heartbroken about losing Gwen Ifill. She owned every beat she was on, whether at the @nytimes @NBCNews or @NewsHour or anywhere else

— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) November 14, 2016

Personally, I'm sorry I can't thank Gwen one more time for always being there for advice and encouragement. She was one of a kind

— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) November 14, 2016

Howlingly sad. Dear sweet Gwen is gone. RIP @gwenifill

— John Dickerson (@jdickerson) November 14, 2016

If you didn't know #GwenIfill, look her up. A trailblazer, a journalist, a woman of integrity and valor. May she rest in everlasting peace.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) November 14, 2016

Friend pathbreaker superb journalist #GwenIfill battled with courage and dignity our hearts are with colleagues @NewsHour @washingtonweek

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) November 14, 2016

We mourn the loss of an outstanding and beloved journalist and friend. Gwen Ifill will be deeply missed.

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) November 14, 2016

The reason we are all crying is because Gwen Ifill was our friend, who blessed us with her example, integrity, nurturing & humanity

— Mark Halperin (@MarkHalperin) November 14, 2016

R.I.P @gwenifill -a true pro & a wonderful woman. Always kind to me & an inspiration-She'll be missed. PBS anchor Gwen Ifill, has died at 61

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) November 14, 2016

RIP Gwen Ifill. Her voice and her way will be sorely missed.

— David Muir (@DavidMuir) November 14, 2016