Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist, attorney, author, and political commentator best known for his sensationalistic reporting and his tendency to include himself in stories.
Newscaster
July 4, 1943
Cancer
81
New York, New York
Geraldo Rivera, born Gerald Riviera on July 4, 1943, was an American journalist, attorney, author, and political commentator. He worked at Fox News Channel from 2001 until his passing on August 19, 2023, at the age of 80. Rivera gained notoriety with the live 1986 TV special “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults” and hosted the tabloid talk show “Geraldo” from 1987 to 1998. He was known for his sensationalistic reporting style and often including himself in stories.