Bill O’Reilly is stepping back from his media work after being sidelined by an undisclosed illness, telling fans he expects to return soon and will keep them updated.
The former Fox News star announced the pause Wednesday on his website, writing, “Hey No Spin Nation. Sorry I am dealing with a malady. We have great doctors so we’ll fight the good fight. Doesn’t affect my fingers so will update you on me, news cycle and anything major. Hopefully, back in the saddle shortly.”
O’Reilly, 76, has hosted and produced No Spin News since his 2017 departure from Fox News, which followed a New York Times report alleging he had settled multiple sexual harassment lawsuits. He previously anchored The O’Reilly Factor from October 1996 until April 2017, making him one of cable news’ most dominant figures for two decades.
Beyond No Spin News, O’Reilly appears regularly on Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation program and has served as an executive producer on several National Geographic television films based on his best-selling nonfiction books, including Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, Killing Jesus and Killing Reagan.
O’Reilly at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.
Supporters quickly flooded social media with well-wishes following his announcement.
“Hope you recover quickly, take care,” one X user wrote.
“Get well soon, you’ve been missed. No one put sanity into Cuomo show like you do!” another added.
“All the best Bill, you will be missed,” wrote a third.
“Will pray for your quick recovery Bill,” another commenter said.
