Eric Boehlert, Media Critic and Writer, Dies at 57

Eric Boehlert, a veteran journalist who was a fierce critic of right-wing misinformation and hypocrisy in the news media, died on Monday in New Jersey. He was older.

Mr. Boehlert was riding his bike near the Watchung Avenue train station when he was struck by a train. His death was confirmed by his wife.

Mr. Boehlert was a frequent commentator on television and radio, as well as a prolific writer.

Mr. Boehlert left Media Matters for America after more than a decade to start his own newsletter, Press Run.

Hillary Clinton said she was devastated for his family and friends and would miss his work to counteract misinformation and media bias.

Mr. Boehlert's family moved to Connecticut from Indiana before he was born. He received a degree in Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts.

Before becoming a staff writer at Salon, Mr. Boehlert covered the music industry at Rolling Stone. He joined Media Matters.

His passing is a real loss for truth and will leave a void in the broader media landscape.

Mr. Boehlert was the author of two books,Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush andBloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press.

Press Run is a critique of the political press in the age of Trump, started by Mr. Boehlert after a stint as a media writer for the website Daily Kos.

Ms. Breslin said that Mr. Boehlert was a cyclist.

She said that Eric was an amazing father to Jane and Ben.

She said we already miss him.

Mr. Boehlert questioned the coverage of the Biden administration in his last article on Press Run, saying the news media was playing down the president's achievements.

There is a glaring discrepancy between reality and how the press depicts White House accomplishments.

Richard Abate, Mr. Boehlert's literary agent, described him as a fierce defender of democracy, social justice and truth.

The family said that Eric was fearless and brilliant in his investigation of hypocrisies and double standards in the media.

Mr. Abate said they had been friends for 45 years after meeting in the eighth grade.

Jon Stewart, the host of the talk show, said in a message that he was sorry for the death of Eric Boehlert. I admired his passion and determination.

Mr. Boehlert is survived by his family. Three siblings are survivors.