Veteran journalist Ben White, known for his contributions to CNBC and his influential Morning Money newsletter at Politico, has passed away at the age of 52 after a brief illness. His partner, Sara, announced his death, expressing heartbreak over the loss on Saturday, June 1. White was celebrated for his insightful reporting on economics and finance, and he had a significant impact on his colleagues and the journalism community. He previously served as the US Banking Editor at the Financial Times and was a well-regarded figure in the industry. Many colleagues and friends have expressed their condolences and shared memories of his generosity, professionalism, and kindness. He also worked at the New York Times.
Popular American journalist Ben White dies suddenly aged 52 as his heartbroken partner reveals he had 'brief illness' https://t.co/NyiTzYTBAr https://t.co/LKqEZ3OTtv
So sad. I found Ben’s reporting and scoops among the best in business news and more importantly, Ben was such a warm and friendly guy. Morning Money was a must read. Ben will be greatly missed https://t.co/2IBwX936WS
This is devastating--aside from setting the gold standard for an informative politics/finance newsletter, Ben was one of the sunniest, most interesting guys on this site. I don't think I ever met him in person but I felt like I knew him. https://t.co/m4E3jSGbvI
Journalist Ben White Dead After ‘Brief Illness’: ‘I’m Heartbroken,’ Says Partner https://t.co/h9tqsc5mFQ
Devastating news. Ben was a fabulous colleague when he was at @nytimes. For those of us in the morning newsletter biz, his Morning Money at @politico was a tour de force. I read him voraciously. I was often jealous of his insights + scoops. RIP my friend. Way, way too soon. https://t.co/6n6xteaLaZ
This is awful news. Ben was a wonderful colleague. I first reached out to him as an aspiring journalist when I saw that we'd gone to the same high school and college, which felt like a sign we needed to connect. He was so friendly and gracious. Wish I'd gotten to know him better. https://t.co/M5UDURCqaD
RIP Ben White. Wonderful friend and colleague, great journalist, and seriously good little league coach. Gone far too soon: https://t.co/9wPFpFsZyr
Ben White, veteran journalist and CNBC contributor dead after brief illness, his partner announces https://t.co/ynEtjAwMqS https://t.co/1v1wDQdGWw
This is devastating. Ben was wonderful and was so supportive and kind to me personally. This is so unfair. https://t.co/Z5FZhiXxEI
RIP @EconomyBen. He was a good man, and will be missed by many on here. My condolences to his family. https://t.co/tJUUDyjkBf
Ugh. That’s awful. He was a nice and decent guy and a tremendous economics writer. We will miss him a lot. https://t.co/AhzeA5Lp4c
Horrible news from Facebook. Our friend Ben White, @EconomyBen, has died after a brief illness, acccording to his partner Sara.
Shocking news - Ben was a real pro as a journalist and a really great colleague when he was FT US Banking Editor. https://t.co/zdnNuZSfzj
Very sad news. Ben was an incredibly nice guy, and early in my career was extremely generous with time, advice, and links to whatever I was working on. https://t.co/Wk1B2dEQPZ
This is Ben’s partner, Sara. I’m heartbroken to tell you that Ben died on Saturday, June 1 after a brief illness. He loved his family, being a journalist, rooting for the Yankees and the Commanders and so much more. He’ll forever be in my heart and will be missed by so many. 💔