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SECAUCUS, N.J. - Jerry Nachman, MSNBC TV's vice president and editor in chief, has died, the company announced Tuesday. He was 57.

Nachman died Monday night at his home in Hoboken, N.J., after battling cancer for the past year.

"Jerry was well-informed, candid, witty and charming. He was also a gifted newsman and executive, and his passing is a loss not just to NBC but to the entire profession," NBC Chairman Bob Wright said in an MSNBC statement. "Our hearts go out to his friends and family."

“Jerry was a beloved member of the MSNBC family,” said Erik Sorenson, MSNBC TV's president and general manager. “His passion for news was contagious. All of us will fondly remember Jerry’s many wonderful stories about his colorful years in the news business. We will miss him greatly.”

Nachman's career spanned radio, television and print. Prior to joining MSNBC, Nachman's career included working at WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV in New York as well as a stint as editor in chief of the New York Post.

Nachman had won numerous awards, including the Peabody Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy Award. He also co-wrote a short film that won the 1999 Academy Award in the student competition.

“Jerry Nachman will be remembered not only for what he brought to the news — insight, context and a relentless search for the truth — but also for what he brought to the newsroom — integrity, tenacity and a refreshing splash of humor,” said NBC News President Neal Shapiro. “He will be missed by all of us at NBC News.”

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He was 67 years old according to Fox News,, wonder why noone can ever get ages right?

Thanks for posting the info baseballmom. WOW, how sad. Prayers for his family.