THE View co-creator and Barbara Walters’ longtime producer, Bill Geddie, has died at 68.

The iconic TV producer died from coronary-related issues, his family said.

Iconic TV producer, Bill Geddie, has died at the age of 68


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Iconic TV producer, Bill Geddie, has died at the age of 68Credit: Getty

He was well known for his role as a producer on The View as well as Barbara Walters
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He was well known for his role as a producer on The View as well as Barbara WaltersCredit: Getty

“He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad,” Bill’s family told Variety.

“He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz.

“His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true. The question wasn’t who did he meet, but rather who didn’t he meet?”

Sunny Hostin, one of the hosts of The View, has shared her thoughts on the producer’s death on Instagram.

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She shared a picture of Bill with his dog and wrote: “Yes, producer extraordinaire, but also one of the most humble people I had ever met. And the first person to believe I could be a national tv host.

“After an audition for The View (which I bombed) he said ‘Sunny you sat there like you were watching the show. You were supposed to be hosting the show. Lean in like I know you can!’ I’ve been leaning in ever since. Best TV advice I’ve received. I will miss you my friend.”

Bill was born on July 17, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in communications and film.

He got his first job at an ABC station called KOCO where he polished floors. He then worked his way up to the top by getting a job shooting film.