Pioneering TV Host and Film Critic Bobby Rivers Dies at 70
Rivers, known for his groundbreaking work on VH1 and the Food Network, was a trailblazer in the media industry and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Bobby Rivers, a renowned television host, film critic, and radio personality, has passed away at the age of 70.
- Rivers was a pioneer in the media industry, becoming the first Black film critic on television in Milwaukee in 1979.
- He hosted popular shows on VH1 and the Food Network, and interviewed numerous high-profile celebrities throughout his career.
- Rivers was also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and faced racist and homophobic attacks during his career.
- His death was confirmed by his sister, Betsy Rivers, who stated that he is 'no longer in any pain.'
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