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Fox News Loses Two Staffers Over Christmas Weekend

Radio Anchor Matt Napolitano and Chicago Bureau Operations Director Adam Petlin Remembered for Their Contributions to Journalism

  • Fox News mourns the loss of two of its staffers, Matt Napolitano and Adam Petlin, who both died over the Christmas weekend.
  • Matt Napolitano, a Fox News Radio anchor and sports reporter, died at the age of 33 due to an infection related to a longstanding autoimmune disease.
  • Adam Petlin, the director of Chicago Bureau Operations and one of the network's first hires, died at the age of 58 after a long illness.
  • Napolitano was remembered for his dedication to journalism and his appearances on game shows like 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune'.
  • Petlin was praised for his leadership and significant contributions to the network, including being part of the first Fox camera crew on scene in downtown Manhattan on September 11, 2001.
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