Tony Bender, a renowned novelist and journalist, recently passed away, making his family and friends mourn with sorrow and pain.
He was an incredibly talented and multi-faceted personality who worked as a columnist, humorist, satirist, radio host, and social media influencer.
Highlights
- Tony Bender, a multitalented media personality with diverse experiences passed away on November 25, 2024.
- The exact cause of his death has not been revealed however, he had been struggling with esophageal cancer for a long time.
- Bender’s children, a daughter, India Bender, along with his son, Dylan Bender, are grieving his death.
Moreover, Bender had several careers in media and publishing during his lifetime and made great contributions with his story-telling and communication skills.
He was also president and CEO of Redhead Publishing, where he brought a new sense of storytelling to life, and as a partner at Darwin Cable, where he helped develop high-end audio cables.
Similarly, Bender spent part of his career as a columnist with Forum Communications Company, whose work reached the greatest number of readers.
The Entire Media Industry Is Paying Their Tribute To The Legendary Radio Host, Tony Bender
The legendary columnist, author, and radio host died on 25th November 2024, leaving an indelible mark on journalism and storytelling.
It has not been elaborated on how he passed away, but in the last few years, he has been open about his esophageal cancer diagnosis.
Tony Bender, a longtime Forum columnist, has died. His satire was matched by none. He quit after Forum Comms instituted a rule about keeping columns about local issue, and his last column was rejected based on the rules. Here is his last published column https://t.co/iMbXeFrp6w
— April Baumgarten (@aprilbaumsaway) November 26, 2024
The complex nature of the disease had been a major obstacle for him and impeded one of his most valued means of communication and reaching out to people.
Lately, instead of calling, the star had resorted to sending texts because talking, besides being painful, was not accessible anymore.
News of his death brought an outpouring of grief and tributes from friends, colleagues, and readers.
Many remembered his humor, kindness and deep love of storytelling.
Also, the host, Mike McFeely, shared a picture on his Twitter, sharing,
RIP Tony Bender, right, shown here in an old pic with Dave Kolpack and me. Tony was one helluva writer, maybe the best in North Dakota. Certainly the funniest and most clever. Relentless wit. I was jealous and told him so. North Dakota is a lesser place without his voice.
Also, Miss America 2018 expressed her sadness by saying,
North Dakota lost an influential voice, a wonderful man, and an incredibly talented writer. Tony was never afraid to speak out against injustice or to fight for what he believed in.
Tony Bender Is Profoundly Missed By His Daughter And Son
Tony Bender and his ex-wife, Julie Detwiler, raised their children: a daughter, India Bender, and a son, Dylan Bender.
His daughter, India Bender, shared on her Facebook about the news of his demise.
She wrote;
Tony J Bender passed away last evening. We miss him already. There will be a private gathering for family to celebrate his life.
However, his son, Dylan Bender, has been silenced on this matter, seeking privacy in this difficult time of tragedy.
Moreover, the radio host often shared pictures of his children on his Facebook, sharing a glimpse of their family bonding.
Furthermore, the columnist’s daughter graduated from West Virginia University with a sociology degree.
Also, his son, Dylan Bender, appears to be a drummer in a band. He has posted a picture of his performance with his fellow members on his Facebook.
Additional Information
- Tony Bender’s estimated net worth was around $500k as of 2024.
- His ex-wife, Julie Detwiler, has remarried, and she has been married for around four years as of 2024.
- Bender’s daughter, India Bender was hospitalized due to endometriosis in 2023.
