Michael Gerson, speechwriter for George W. Bush, died on November 17 at the age of 58. He reportedly died at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington from complications from cancer treatment.
Bush paid his respects, saying:
“Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our good friend, Mike Gerson.” He is a wonderful writer and I have been fortunate to have him as my keynote speaker and valuable mentor for many years. His sharp intellect complemented his large heart. As a result, Mike used the power of his pen to not only write about the great policy, but also to promote it.”
It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Gerson (58) passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer.
For the past 15 years, Michael has written a column for us twice a week.
🧵Here are a few anthologies of his work: https://t.co/QTZEYTFpEP
– Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) November 17, 2022
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Michael Gerson was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2013.
Michael Gerson’s close friend and former colleague Peter Wehner confirmed to The Post that he died of complications from cancer. In December 2004, he suffered a heart attack and had to stop writing speeches. While writing for The Washington Post, he discussed his struggles with depression and noted in one of his columns:
“I have no doubt I’ll go back to the cycle of despair, but now I have some sense of self that can’t be taken away.” When I’m sober, I know I’m choosing hope.”
In 2013, Michael was diagnosed with kidney cancer. He told The Washington Post it all started with a malignant tumor in his right kidney. His diagnosis came after a series of tests over several weeks.
Michael Gerson is a columnist for the Washington Post.
Michael Gerson, born May 15, 1964, attended Westminster Christian Academy before enrolling at Georgetown University. He then attended Wheaton College, graduating in 1986. Gerson began his career as a senior policy advisor at The Heritage Foundation, legislative assistant to Senator Dan Coats of Indiana, and speechwriter for Bob Dole’s presidential campaign. Karl Rove hired him for the Bush campaign in 1999, and he did campaign speech writing. He went on to lead the White House speechwriting team.
Michael left the White House in June 2006 and was replaced by William McGurn, editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal. He claims that his favorite speech was delivered at the National Cathedral just days after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Gerson coined terms like “mild bigotry of low expectations” and “army of kindness.” After leaving the White House, he worked for Newsweek before becoming a weekly columnist for The Washington Post in May 2007, with essays published Wednesdays and Fridays. Michael Gerson leaves behind his wife, Dawn Gerson, and their two sons. They met in high school and live in Northern Virginia with their family.
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