Matt Driscoll, a 43-year-old columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune (TNT), died unexpectedly at his Tacoma residence this Sunday.
Driscoll’s loss of life was introduced by his information community.
“We’ve misplaced a buddy and beloved colleague, however Tacoma and Pierce County have misplaced somebody who by no means stopped caring,” stated fellow TNT author Sean Robinson.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) additionally paid tribute to Driscoll on social media.
“Tacoma nonetheless has the Rainiers and the Narrows Bridge, however our Metropolis of Future has a gap in our hearts on the lack of Matt Driscoll. What a giant coronary heart and an insightful pen he gave us. I miss him already,” wrote Inslee.
Tacoma nonetheless has the Rainiers and the Narrows Bridge, however our Metropolis of Future has a gap in our hearts on the lack of Matt Driscoll. What a giant coronary heart and an insightful pen he gave us. I miss him already. https://t.co/agGeNTM8Zj
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) July 23, 2024
Driscoll described himself as “the Johnny Appleseed of White Guilt” and/or “the Perez Hilton of Pierce County” on his social media accounts, in response to My Northwest.
TNT senior reporter Shea Johnson remembered him as approachable and down-to-earth. “He was clearly a drive at The Information Tribune — the face of the TNT for a lot of — however by no means acted like he was too cool to method for questions, recommendation or simply workplace banter,” Johnson stated.
Driscoll reportedly suffered an obvious medical emergency from which he couldn’t be revived. The official reason behind loss of life is but to be decided, in response to TNT.
It was reported that he had acquired a COVID-19 vaccination.
Waited a LONG time for this. @RainiersLand #vaccinated pic.twitter.com/vWZM5tBd78
— Matt Driscoll (@mattsdriscoll) May 23, 2021
Mother and father needed to present a vaccine card. The Rainiers had rapid-testing for the children. Took about quarter-hour.
— Matt Driscoll (@mattsdriscoll) May 25, 2021
In latest instances, Driscoll had been vocal about NFL star Aaron Rodgers’ controversial views on COVID-19 vaccines. He accused Rodgers of partaking in “efficiency artwork” after the latter warned folks about potential negative effects of mRNA vaccines.
Rogers “repeated common conspiracy theories about Covid vaccines, cited a variety of discredited sources and claimed he was being ‘cancelled’ and ‘censored’ for ‘doing his personal analysis.’”
I swear to god: It’s like efficiency artwork at this level. https://t.co/izr3MqysLG
— Matt Driscoll (@mattsdriscoll) January 11, 2024
Based on common X account, ‘Died Immediately’, “Driscoll additionally cheered the work of pro-vaxx troll Craig Egan in 2017, whereas he harassed and bullied the Vaxxed film tour, which compellingly offered the story of fogeys whose youngsters developed autism after receiving routine pictures after start.”
Journalist Matt Driscoll (43) has died out of the blue after proudly getting vaccinated and selling the shot by means of his reporting in Washington State.
Driscoll accused Aaron Rogers of “efficiency artwork” after the NFL star was cancelled for warning folks of the harmful negative effects… pic.twitter.com/RXeVJVyC4z
— DiedSuddenly (@DiedSuddenly_) July 26, 2024