Twitter reactions to news of anchor Irv Weinstein's death
Irv Weinstein, 87, was a legendary figure in Buffalo media. He died Tuesday in Irvine, Calif., after battling Lou Gehrig's disease. Many notable figures in Buffalo and Canadian press remember Weinstein, who was known for phrases of alliteration and making up one-third of Channel 7's anchor trio "Irv, Rick and Tom."
"We all knew it was coming, but it's still a real shock," said Keith Radford of @WKBW on the death of Irv Weinstein https://t.co/GHjkC4Nz9J pic.twitter.com/tZkWOGOJav
— The Buffalo News (@TheBuffaloNews) December 26, 2017
My deepest condolences to Irv Weinstein's family. His achievement as a Buffalo broadcasting legend is sealed forever -- he was an original. I'll always remember him in this warm, friendly chat after the 2011 @bflobroadcaster Hall of Fame. RIP, my colleague, Irv. pic.twitter.com/a3rNWECAA8
— Jacquie Walker (@jacquiewalker4) December 26, 2017
R.I.P. Irv Weinstein. You will be missed by so many... your Hall of Fame career was truly amazing... and your love of your family was always front and center. A classic never to be forgotten!
— Scott Levin (@RealScottLevin) December 26, 2017
Rest In Peace, Irv Weinstein.
Beyond bring a great competitor, you were a great friend...to us and all of Western New York. Our sympathies to Elaine and the Weinstein family. pic.twitter.com/IadDTyhvXz— Rich Newberg (@richnewberg) December 26, 2017
Statement on the passing of #IrvWeinstein: pic.twitter.com/Yy84UUmM3P
— Stefan Mychajliw (@StefanMychajliw) December 26, 2017
Growing up in southern Ontario, he was the face of #Buffalo... even if it meant we always thought Tonawanda and Cheektowaga were in flames. Sad to hear of his passing. #IrvWeinstein https://t.co/aKxJlyqZJh
— Helen Mann (@HelenMannCBC) December 26, 2017
I grew up in WNY, where we've 3 broadcast legends: Irv, Commander Tom & Don Paul. Irv coined the late news catchphrase, "It's 11:00 pm. Do you know where your children are?" In WNY we sing "Irv!" instead of "Hey!" to Doctrin' the TARDIS at sports events. RIP Irv Weinstein: Hero.
— Michael Salamone (@MichaelSalamone) December 26, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein @WKBW #Buffalo is the news we watched when I was a kid in Cavan Ontario Canada. We only got 3 channels so Irv felt like a friend of the family. Thanks 🙏 Have not heard this theme song in over 30 years & boy does it rock 📺 #CommanderTom https://t.co/UHWsE75zja
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) December 27, 2017
A giant in Buffalo local tv news, Irv Weinstein, who for whatever reason, gave me my first job in tv, died today. A brilliant writer, a unique wit and just “Irv” to those who knew and loved him.
— Jim Gardner (@Jim_Gardner) December 27, 2017
A fire in Lackawanna will never sound the same. Irv Weinstein is dead. RIP, legend.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) December 26, 2017
On behalf of every kid in Toronto who grew up watching Buffalo TV in the 1980s, we will always fondly remember @WKBW’s Irv Weinstein. My condolences to his friends, family and former colleagues. May he Rest In Peace.
— Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) December 27, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein, 87, legendary Buffalo WKBW-TV Channel 7 anchor, familiar to a generation of Torontonians for his Eyewitness News reports of "blaze-busters battling sky-scorchers in North Tonawanda." Weinstein was the model for Eugene Levy's "Earl Camembert" character on SCTV. pic.twitter.com/ksEQFrmzTa
— Peter Howell (@peterhowellfilm) December 27, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein. Delivered Buffalo news with a flair we didn't have growing up in T.O.#fireatmainandfilmore
— steve buffery (@Beezersun) December 27, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein. You were a mainstay on the local ABC nightly news in Buffalo even up here in Toronto for my generation growing up. So in honour of Irv's memory, this ...
"Topping tonight's Eyewitness News, Irv WILL be missed."— Mike Zeisberger (@Zeisberger) December 26, 2017
One of the all time greats.. RIP Irv. https://t.co/U5YbBCmh6D
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) December 26, 2017
So glad I am back home this week to watch @kradwkbw - a legend in his own right- eulogize the great Irv Weinstein. He is one of the reasons I got into broadcasting. The @WKBW music pkg also = my childhood. pic.twitter.com/Rmu7EHqqkx
— Josh Cradduck (@JoshNews10) December 26, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein ✌️when I was a kid WKBW TV Buffalo was 1 of the 3 TV channels we got in Cavan Ontario Canada. Was just...
Posted by Sebastian Bach on Tuesday, December 26, 2017
RIP Irv Weinstein.... the reason I love news... the reason I love TV. Remembering Irv Weinstein: I've published on my...
Posted by Steve Cichon on Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Take a look back at Irv Weinstein's career through the years: https://t.co/jvi9pJJobc pic.twitter.com/5DNV4eIZVh
— The Buffalo News (@TheBuffaloNews) December 26, 2017
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