Drudge: 'ROGER AILES DEAD'; Statement posted from Elizabeth Ailes; Updated

Statement from Elizabeth Ailes:

I am profoundly sad and heartbroken to report that my husband, Roger Ailes, passed away this morning. Roger was a loving husband to me, to his son Zachary, and a loyal friend to many. He was also a patriot, profoundly grateful to live in a country that gave him so much opportunity to work hard, to rise—and to give back. During a career that stretched over more than five decades, his work in entertainment, in politics, and in news affected the lives of many millions. And so even as we mourn his death, we celebrate his life…

Update. Confirmed by CNN and Fox:

#BREAKING @FoxNews is now reporting Roger #Ailes has died.

— Carlos Suarez (@CarlosNBC6) May 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/maeganvaz/status/865185794092302337

Update. Gabriel Sherman is reporting that Ailes died after suffering complications from a fall last week:

Latest on what we know, per family friend: "Last week Ailes had some kind of blood clot in Palm Beach. Suffered complications."

— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) May 18, 2017

Ailes suffered whole life from hemophelia, had multiple surgeries and joint replacements.

— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) May 18, 2017

Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall. He suffered complications.

— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) May 18, 2017