Veteran Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his wife, Amy Farrington. The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed.
“After a brief and sudden illness, and surrounded by his family, my beloved Brendan passed away,” Amy Farrington wrote in a statement shared online by a fellow reporter, Gary Fineout. His family said he passed away surrounded by loved ones, including his son Cullen and brothers Bill and Tom. “A good man and a good reporter,” US Rep.
The statement further stated that the family was grateful that their loved ones were with him during his illness and that his final days were filled with laughter and stories. The Florida governor’s office spokesperson criticized his reporting and encouraged online attacks against him. “For your sake, I hope government doesn’t threaten your safety. I’ll be fine, I hope. Freedom. Just please don’t kill me,” Farrington had tweeted at the time. Byron Donalds wrote while offering prayers for Farrington’s family.
