The View has kept fans informed for nearly 30 years. But the show is about more than just the latest headlines. The hosts share their personal opinions and often, their real lives, with viewers. The ABC talk show has come under fire for constantly bashing the Trump administration. In fact, the FCC recently launched an investigation into The View.
The FCC claims that the show may have broken the “equal time” rule that requires equal time for all politicians, regardless of party affiliation. The hosts seem unbothered by the investigation. In fact, they just celebrated the birth of Alyssa Farah Griffin’s first child. But shortly after the happy news, Whoopi Goldberg revealed a heartbreaking loss in The View family.
Whoopi Goldberg Shares Heartbreaking Family Loss
Whoopi Goldberg took a moment out of the usual Hot Topics segment on Thursday’s episode of The View to share somber news. She let viewers know that an associate director with the show had passed away. Janean Elkins was only 55 when she passed away earlier this month. She was with the show for years.
“We just lost a member of The View family. She was our associate director, Janean Elkins. She was a wonderful, kind, loving soul, and our hearts go out to her family,” Whoopi Goldberg told viewers.
She continued, “And we’ll miss her. She was a big part of this show. She was here for a long time and just really great.”
According to an online obituary, Janean Elkins passed away on February 8. A cause of death wasn’t given, but the family asked donations be made to Endometrial Cancer Research Foundation or Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation.
The View Fans Send Condolences
The View family suffered another heartbreaking loss late last year when a beloved family member of Brian Teta passed away. Brian Teta is the show’s executive producer and is often seen on camera, interacting with the hosts.
The entertainment industry suffered another blow this week with the death of actor James Van Der Beek. The View fans send love and condolences for the loss of Janean Elkins.
- “So young. So sorry”
- “My condolences to you all”
- “my sincere condolences and prayers to the families”
- “I’m so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to Miss Elkins Family and everyone at the @theviewabc on this huge loss”
- “Sad thought @the view, they say when someone you know having a baby, someone you know passes away”
- “Rest in Love & Peace”
- “She looks so young!”
- “Terrible loss …. Deepest Condolences”
- “My Condolences to her Family, Friends & The View for your loss. May Janean rip”
- “may she rest in eternal peace”
- “I’m so sorry for all who will forever grieve”
- “Sorry for her loss. May her family & friends find comfort in God and encouragement from one another”
Paying on-air tribute to someone that worked behind the cameras as a classy move by Whoopi Goldberg and The View. Our condolences on the heartbreaking loss.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
