Veteran broadcaster Bill O’Reilly revealed Sunday that a hereditary condition involving internal bleeding is the cause of his recent medical hiatus. The 76-year-old "No Spin News" host spent four days in the hospital after what he described as a "malady" took him down temporarily. Despite the health scare, O’Reilly expressed immense gratitude for his medical team and his Christian faith as he works toward a recovery.
O’Reilly used his latest column to contrast his experience with the dangers of socialized medicine, praising the quality of American healthcare. "Thank God we don't have socialized medicine in this country," O’Reilly wrote, noting that he is being treated by a top-tier team of specialists. He maintained his trademark "No Spin" attitude, vowing to "fight the good fight" and return to his regular broadcasting schedule as soon as possible.
The announcement follows several days of speculation after O’Reilly missed a scheduled appearance on Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation program earlier this week. Cuomo informed viewers at the time that O’Reilly was sick but expected to return shortly. While O’Reilly is currently stepping back from his nightly podcast, he emphasized that the condition does not affect his ability to write and update his audience online.
O’Reilly has long been a titan of conservative media, maintaining a massive following through his "No Spin News" platform and his best-selling Killing book series. He has also maintained a close relationship with President Donald Trump, recently appearing with him at a New York Yankees game. His medical update prompted an outpouring of support from fans across the country who are eager for his return to the airwaves.
The legendary host remains optimistic about his prognosis, even quoting the classic rock band Blue Öyster Cult by stating he doesn't "fear the reaper." He noted that while his situation is serious, he recognizes that many others face far worse circumstances. O’Reilly remains committed to his mission of providing analysis on the news cycle, promising to keep his "No Spin Nation" updated on major events while he recovers.
For now, O’Reilly is focusing on his health under the care of his doctors but continues to follow the news cycle closely. He noted that the time spent in the hospital allowed him to do "a lot of thinking" about the current state of the nation. Supporters can expect to see him "back in the saddle" once his medical team gives him the green light to resume his full media duties.