Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Lucianne Goldberg was working in Washington, DC, as an author and conservative literary agent when Tripp, then a confidante of Lewinsky, approached her with a story about then-President Clinton, Goldberg would tell PBS in an interview years later. She certainly found the way for her www to provide the information needed to be dispersed across the fruited plane in order for America to maintain its informed citizenry, especially since the msm seems to has lost the meaning of factual journalism. Goldberg also wrote racy novels and worked as a ghostwriter for celebrities. Many times I am online reading and as they're talking, and I can follow along with each story. I hope they leave her picture up! Lucianne Goldberg, best known for her role in uncovering Clinton-Lewinsky affair, dies at 87 Lucianne Goldberg was a longtime conservative activist and literary agent By Bradford Betz |. A statement on the website remembered her as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.. There is a thread here to express condolences. I knew her only through this website, but in that way it was like a great neighbor stopping by every morning to share a cup of coffee and discussion. Lulianne and welcome. The working title, according to CNN, was Behind Closed Doors: What I Saw Inside the Clinton White House, and one proposed chapter heading was The Presidents Women.. Thomas Lifson, by It's been a bad show for Democrats in midterm debates around the country -- in Pennsylvania and New York last night, and earlier in Arizona, Florida, Texas, and more. Let them take their best shot, she told Time magazine in 1998. And that was also, she said, the way Ms. Tripp saw it. Condolences and prayers to all of her family. Those recordings became crucial evidence in the special counsel investigation that led to Mr. Clintons impeachment for lying under oath in claiming that he had not had an affair with Ms. Lewinsky. The camaraderie is palpable. Ave Atque Vale, Miss Lucianne! Pelosi herself, meanwhile, is fundraising on the back of the attack. Just days before midterms, it's starting to turn toxic out there for Democrats. [20][21] Goldberg also brought the tapes to the attention of lawyers working on the Paula Jones sexual harassment case against Clinton. I first heard about Lucianne from Tony Snow subbing for Rush after 9/11. [7] During this time, Goldberg made no secret of her animus toward Clinton, saying she was glad Clinton was getting caught "at something" and that "[i]f it took this to get him, fine". We'll miss you terribly. NEW YORK Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. Market data provided by Factset. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Ive never joined any publishing associations or groups, because I dont like having other people tell me what to do, Ms. Goldberg told The New York Times in 1998. Monica never would have been believed, and Bill Clinton never would have been impeached. Her first marriage, to William Cummings, ended in divorce. Rest easy, Ms. Goldberg, well done. RIP. And I have a lovely handwritten note from her, she truly loved and cared about her Ldotters. He was my son, Jonah's brother, Chantal's husband and friend to scores of people throughout his young life. Not many people can tolerate freedom, but Lucianne promoted it. And so do the millions of people who buy these books., She was happy to let other agents handle highbrow work, she said, adding, I wouldnt know literary stuff if I fell over it!. Condolences to the Goldberg family. So true, each one of them. It was a tragic fall that killed him. She took personal abuse for her part in the Clinton scandal but, she said, I can take a truthful slime., writing on the Commentary magazine website. I will, and others will always remember her and how she kept this website with excellent articles and strict responses for so long. She was 87 and suffered from liver and kidney failure prior to her death. I have been a loyal L-Dotter since the days of Monica Lewinsky. Going to Lucianne.com this morning, as I do every morning, I was shocked and saddened to read that its proprietor, Lucianne Goldberg, has passed away: Today they got caught putting out bare naked disinformation about Republican plans for the country once they win the midterm election. We have lost a dear friend and ally. Another son, Joshua Goldberg, died in 2011 after being injured in a fall. Gretchen Whitmer when he made a despicable effort to paint the beating of Paul Pelosi as an act of political violence despite no evidence to support the claim that has nonetheless. Only Lucianne never let us down. So, I should say something here. My beloved mom, Lucianne Goldberg, passed away yesterday. Goldberg told Tripp she needed proof of the accusations she was leveling about Clinton and Lewinsky. She was a patriotic force & she will be missed, but never forgotten. So very grateful for her having done this site. Goldberg was born Lucianne Steinberger in Boston. You have done well. Lucianne. So very sorry to hear this. There are several Conservative talk shows I listen too that obviously get their material from Lucianne. The family soon moved to Alexandria, Va., outside Washington. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. May God bless this fine lady, she helped to bring His Light to those of us being deceived. Rest in Peace two of the biggest names in news since the 1990s have passed, Lucianne and Rush real movers and Icons in history. Truly great American. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. God Bless Lucianne and family. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Purr, Baby, Purr (1971), written with Jeannie Sakol, was an anti-feminist manifesto that suggested that women think of their bodies as a switchboard with all sorts of lovely buttons and plug-ins.. Needless to say email to the family would overwhelm at this time. RIP dear dear lady. Remember the Thanksgiving Recipe threads? Staff, by Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Soon after the secret taping began in the fall of 1997, Goldberg arranged for Tripp to speak with Newsweek reporter Michael Isikoff, who had been investigating other allegations about Clinton's sex life. Peace and joy dear Lucianne. The first time I saw Lucianne on TV I liked her. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. And she insisted on standards of behavior here ("This is a salon, not a saloon!") Goldberg decided to seek the opportunity as a press aide in Lyndon Johnson's unsuccessful 1960 campaign for president. How truly heartbreaking. It is how I made it through, from the Klintoon years until now. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Lucianne Goldberg was a sharp woman. She loved LDotters and we loved her back. My prayers & condolences to her family & friends. He suffered no pain and is in God's arms. [6], Goldberg started her literary career at a very early age at The Washington Post, during her secondary education. I am so Sad to hear of Ms. Lucianne's Passing. Condolences to her family. NEW YORK (AP) Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87.. How heartbreaking for the Goldberg family. NEW YORK -- Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87. In mid-1999 when Tony Snow was guest hosting for Rush Limbaugh, he mentioned Lucianne Goldberg and her news forum web site. Her second husband, newspaper executive Sidney Goldberg, died in 2005. God bless. Gretchen Whitmer was left thrashing after her debate tangle with GOP challenger Tudor Dixon. May Light perpetual shine upon you. My gosh, I could go on, RIP Lucianne Goldberg, may God bless you. She was a brave giant. I pray that you continue to keep this much needed site, which I peruse several times a day, going. Tough to top that as a legacy. God bless Lucianne. It's always fun to read. Prayers for Lucianne, Jonah, and the entire family. I have learned, laughed, cried with all of you and I'm so thankful for every minute. Rest in Peace dear Lucianne. When Ms. Tripp reached out to Ms. Goldberg with the Lewinsky story, Ms. Goldberg saw only one way to prove it. this site is the ONLY one that I have visited, without fail, every day for the 20+ years that I have been a member. But she has left a whole in our lives that we can never fill completely. Goldberg's son . Ken Starr, investigator behind Bill Clinton's impeachment, dead at 76, More McCarthy holdouts added to House Oversight, Judiciary committees, Dems 'want answers' on Biden documents, Rep. Porter says: 'Classified documents belong in classified settings', New York City Mayor Eric Adams demands 'national czar' for migrant surge, a role VP Kamala Harris already has, Comer sets sights on Penn Biden Center, demands list of employees who could access classified documents. Those are my hard-copy treasures of this unique on-line community. I am happy Ms. Lucianne was able to leave this world in her own way, in her own home and with her Family at her side. We all knew we could come here and be with our online family. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. [34] She then founded her own website, "Lucianne.com",[34][35] and for a time, was a nationally syndicated talk radio host whose show featured a Washington correspondent. Joshua (19672011) was the editor of her websites, and was the 2009 Republican nominee for the New York City Council seat representing district number six on Manhattan's Upper West Side. May God grant unto her the Eternal Rest; and may the Perpetual Light shine upon her. God bless your readers and posters as well. Sad news today. RIP, Lucianne. Nothing hurts more than to lose a child. Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec. 19, 1998 for denying under oath that he had had sex with Lewinsky, but he was acquitted by the Senate. What a gracious gesture that Lucianne would have prearranged for the continuity of this site. Amen. [41], American literary agent and author (19352022), "Lucianne Goldberg: in pursuit of Clinton", "The President Under Fire: The Book Agent; A Maverick Who Is No Friend of Bill", "Poor-old Elton lets the sun go down on him", "Writer Declares She Was G.O.P. I've been a lurker on this site since its early years - it is the first thing I read in the morning to get a sense of what's happening across a broad spectrum of news sources. She wanted to know why I was crying, I told her a very good friend that I had never met passed away. Early on, you established ground rules that allowed posters to disagree, but required them to do so respectfully and without personal attacks on each other. And say hi to my Mom, please Mrs. Goldberg, thank you so much for giving us this amazing site to know what is actually going on in the world and to blow off some frustration about the worst of it!!!! Lucianne, May God comfort and strengthen you and your family in this painful time of loss. You emailed me to comment on my Linda Tripp article for the Staten Island Advance in 1998 and we'd been close friends ever since. I have been on this site since she started it. According to Fox News, citing a New York Times poll: Thank you great lady, and RIP. May God bless you on your new journey. [6] She received national media attention in 1965 when she attempted to sell a handwritten note from Jackie Kennedy to Lady Bird Johnson through an auction house for $1000 ($8599 in today's dollars). and enforced those standards. A bit hardened around the edges. Claiming that Goldberg did not respect the privacy rights of other people, Moore wrote, "'[s]he believes in keeping an eye on persons who are a threat to the country. Goldberg's . Goldberg, a key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at the age of 87. The New York Times described her as an agent with a taste for right-wing, tell-all attack books in an article published amid the fallout from the Lewinsky tapes. You did good. [6], The Washington Post called her "the producer and publicist" who set the stage for the scandal and the investigation; she called herself the "facilitator". RIP Miss Lucy, and thanks for the opportunity for this site and to have the wisdom of the other members shared with me. [16] Goldberg was also the U.S. agent for the memoirs of Prince Charles' former valet, which were blocked for publication in England by Queen Elizabeth. 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