Tucker Carlson, the prominent and often controversial conservative commentator, is grieving the loss of his father, Richard “Dick” Carlson, who passed away on March 24, 2025, at his Florida home at the age of 84. Richard Carlson, a figure in his own right, had a long and varied career in journalism and public service, a path that undoubtedly influenced his son’s own trajectory.

While Tucker Carlson’s presence in right-wing media is widely known, the legacy of his father reveals a family steeped in journalistic and political engagement. Richard Carlson’s career spanned decades, including a stint as a reporter at Kabc in the 1970s. He later served in the Reagan Administration during the 1980s and held the position of CEO at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the 1990s. His professional journey also included a role at King World Television.

Former Fox News Megastar Tucker Carlson Suffers Devastating Family Tragedy, Father...