Hearts, hugs, and tears. She married her high school sweetheart, William S. Cummings, in 1957 and opened a public relations firm, Lucianne Cummings & Associates, in the 1960s. So sad. But she has left a hole in our lives that we can never fill completely. We have lost a child and a grand child, one in the womb, one to SIDS..you never forget and the strangest of events trigger a memory. Holy crap. She was a colorful, conservative literary agent who was instrumental in the scandal that resulted in Bill Clinton's impeachment. "The bird is freed," he tweeted, referencing Twitter's bird logo in an apparent nod to his desire to see the company have fewer limits on content that can be posted. She will be missed. At her home in Weehawken, New Jersey, Lucianne Goldberg passed away on Wednesday. After 23 years, our mentor is more than in our minds--she's in our DNA. 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. For younger readers who may not know, Lucianne changed history with her advice to Monica Lewinsky, via Linda Tripp - to save the blue dress! It helped when the eight years of never should have been were finally over. 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. [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. In a tweet from Friday, Reiner accused the former president of spreading The Big Lie for 2 years. Thank you! RIP Ms. Lucianne. The Epoch Times reports on the continuing efforts by the FBI to hide the contents of Seth Richs computer, and while I am not sure why, the reasonable assumption is that to disclose this material would, as a number of experts have long contended, prove that Muellers claim that the DNC computer was hacked by Russians was of a piece with the entire nonsensical and disproven claims that Russia conspired to defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016. Thank you great lady, and RIP. Most Recent Articles posted by "PageTurner". Another son, Joshua Goldberg, died in 2011. She was named as one of the "key players" in the 1998 impeachment of President Clinton, as it was she who controversially advised Monica Lewinsky's confidante Linda Tripp to tape Lewinsky's phone calls about their affair. Madame Cleos Girls (1992) told the story of three high-priced escorts (Kirkus Reviews called it lightly amoral), and People Will Talk (1994) looked at a tabloid gossip columnists legacy. Reading the news of Luciannes passing brought heartbreaking sadness. [6][7] After John F. Kennedy won the Democratic nomination, she got a position at the Democratic National Committee followed by a spot on Kennedy's Inaugural Committee. May this sight live on as a tribute to great things she has done. Nothing hurts more than to lose a child. I am so very sorry. But it was the Clinton scandal that guaranteed Ms. Goldberg her place in political history. Its the only place on the internet where I feel like I belong. [25][26], Goldberg said her actions in helping to disclose the LewinskyClinton affair were motivated by her sense that general morality had declined and that America needed "a wake-up call". My sympathy to your family and the LDotters. 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. Oh how terribly sad. This is a very sad day, Lucianne you will be missed. (snip for tweet) Yes, the economy's "hell" all right, and Joe's cooling off with expensive ice cream while you and I and all the other Americans are taking the heat from it. The journalist Jonah Goldberg, her son, confirmed the death. She was the mother of Jonah Goldberg, a conservative political commentator, and Joshua Goldberg, a Republican nominee for the New York City Council. by 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. It's always fun to read. Ms. Goldberg took personal abuse for her part in the Clinton scandal. A place that allowed readers to comment on the stories of the day. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Goldberg set up her literary agency to promote books others would have shunned. and Lucianne, will you please give Rush a big hug from all of us when you see him.! 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 |. I have three hand written and signed thank you cards from Miss Lucianne. One more thing, did Lucianne know how very much we all loved her? She consoled me and reminded me that God has a plan. It's genuinely uplifting. [27][40], Goldberg was portrayed by Margo Martindale in season three of American Crime Story, Impeachment. All rights reserved. What a punch in the gut. LONG LIVE Lucianne.com!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh how sad. I have been with her DAILY for 20+ years, she has owned a big part of my life. The Senate, however, voted not to convict him, and he remained in office for the rest of his term. Market data provided by Factset. I got to know her and this place and other people of the same mindset during the Bill and Monica years. Our beloved Lucianne passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her own home, the way she wanted. Thank you Lucianne, for the love, and maintaining such a home for we, the forgotten. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Her survivors include son Jonah. [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. She was named as one of the "key players" in the 1998 impeachment of President Clinton, as it was she who controversially advised Monica Lewinsky's confidante Linda Tripp to tape Lewinsky's phone calls about their affair. Mega, mega dittos on all the comments. Although he was less well-known than his. 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. Miss Lucianne! Goldberg set up her literary agency to promote books shunned by others. You were simply the best. Miss Lucianne was one of a kind. 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. Since it has been several years since focus was on the murder of Seth Rich and the publication by Julian Assange. My condolences to her friends, family and to her dedicated staff. Sad news today. She lived her life well. I pray that you continue to keep this much needed site, which I peruse several times a day, going. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. We never did manage to connect but it would've been a great afternoon for us all (and she knew the open invitation was good for whichever Derby she chose to attend.) There's a sense of shared purpose that goes beyond common political views. No other site can match the format, the content and really smart posters found here. I was a L-dotter many years ago. Been with you since before the 2000 election and this site has been my main source for all political and societal happenings. or redistributed. I found Lucianne from a link on Drudge. Although Lucianne Goldberg has receded somewhat from the public eye over the years, her son, Jonah Goldberg, has taken a front-and-center role when it comes to conservative commentary in the. Now I am quickly approaching the same age as Mom was when she passed, but have not gone a day without coming here first. Rest on, dear lady. SHARE. Old Joe Biden piled on with that one four days ago from Portland, literally between gobbles of ice cream, horning in on another country's internal affairs. [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". Clarice Feldman, by It stood in stark contrast to the insightful and warm-hearted tweets that overwhelmingly were the consensus on Twitter, from wildly different parts of the Internet spectrum. The San Francisco Police Department released some information regarding Paul Pelosis arrest but some very important information has been left out to date. I have been on this site since she started it. Welcome back home to where you belong, and happy reunion with Joshua. I respected Lucianne. May God bless this fine lady, she helped to bring His Light to those of us being deceived. 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 Goldberg, the literary agent who suggested to Linda Tripp that she record her phone calls with Monica Lewinsky talking about her relationship with then-President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 87. May she be in peace with her beloved son and husband and may we feel her generosity, courage, and hilarious wit at the times we most need it. Heartfelt condolences to Lucianne and Jonah and family. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Baruch dayan haemet. Sincere Condolences. Ive been on this site since the beginning and it has always been the way I start my day. So this happened, in Riverside County, (population 2.4 million) California, according to the Los Angeles Times: And this salon is a perfect legacy for her. Thomas Lifson, by Needless to say email to the family would overwhelm at this time. CNN Lucianne Goldberg, the literary agent who suggested to Linda Tripp that she record her phone calls with Monica Lewinsky talking about her relationship with then-President Bill Clinton,. I dont understand why Republican candidates for office are not challenging their opponents on whether or not they support President Bidens harming national security by draining of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for temporary price declines at the gasoline pump as the nation votes. Prayers for the family. It's been a place to Read, Learn and to express my feelings without the worry that someone is going to attack me for my opinion. Our beloved Lucianne passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her own home, the way she wanted. I still have the email from LinkLady7@aol.com on 5/16/2007 with my user name and password. It made me feel special. It was a tragic fall that killed him. [14], Feminist Betty Friedan alleged in June 1973 that Goldberg, as an organizer of the Pussycat League, had been attempting to derail the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment by engaging in Watergate-style "dirty tricks" and by touring the country falsely telling women they would lose their husbands and rights to family support if the amendment was passed. In response, she said she worked in the Old Executive Office Building doing opposition research, then worked out of the National Press Building in public relations. Goldberg was born Lucianne Steinberger in Boston. I make a record of every website I sign up for. I know Rush visited here frequently, I'm positive he posted occasionally too. Rest In Peace. I just dont know what to say through my tears. And she agreed that that would be a cool idea, and she went to Radio Shack and bought a tape recorder and plugged it into her phone, Goldberg said. Lucianne Goldberg, a colorful, conservative literary agent who played a pivotal role in the scandal that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment, died on Wednesday at her home in Weehawken, N.J. She was 87. And that was also, she said, the way Ms. Tripp saw it. How very sad. There is not a more readable website than right here. And she insisted on standards of behavior here ("This is a salon, not a saloon!") What a gracious gesture that Lucianne would have prearranged for the continuity of this site. Devastating.What a great lady. My sincere condolences to Miss Luciannes family and friends. Lucianne will truly be missed.. God bless your soul, Lucianne. And she fed carefully timed revelations to the news media. I was up, saw my husband and babies off to see his mom, went down to the computer to check the headlines on Lucianne, and read the words go turn on your tv, things are happening too fast to keep up with here, or something to that effect. Jonah (b. Lucianne.com is at the top of my bookmark list and has been for years. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. Such sad news. Found Lucianne.com through Drudge; been my homepage since I first had a homepage. This has always been my first news stop every morning. Goldberg's son . May her soul rest peacefully, cradled in the arms of our Lord. 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. I have been with L.com for over 20+ years. Lucianne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. I can still remember the conversation I had with a friend back in 1998 when he told me about this site. Keep the site going for her and us. Lucianne is the 1st tab on any browser I open. Spy In M'Govern Camp", "Writer admits Nixon campaign paid her to spy on McGovern", "Two members of 'pussycat league' attack women's liberations", "Book Review Purr, Baby, Purr By Lucianne Goldberg and Jeannie Sakol", "Betty Friedan Charges 'Sabotage' of ERA", "The President's Acquittal: The Agent; Tripp Friend Says She's Proud of Her Role", "The Book Agent's Pleasure Is President Clinton's Pain", "Lucianne Goldberg, Who Helped Expose Clinton Affair, Dies at 87", "Triple agent eyeing the book rights Ed Vulliamy in Washington profiles wheeler-dealer Lucianne Goldberg and the woman she has put on tape", "No Criminal Prosecution in MD Case Against Linda Tripp", "An on-line Louvre of the art of web design", "Free-for-all at Free Republic Lucianne Goldberg, Matt Drudge and other friends abandon the Clinton-bashing Web site over its attacks on George W. Bush", "The Goldberg Variations: Philip Weiss Tapes Lucianne Goldberg", "Lucianne Goldberg, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies", "Margo Martindale To Play Lucianne Goldberg In 'Impeachment: American Crime Story' On FX", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucianne_Goldberg&oldid=1120983461, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 November 2022, at 22:00. condolences and prayer to all of her family and friends. Her son, journalist Jonah. The moderators are fair and not at all overbearing, making this place feel like home. President Trump is the most popular politician in the country. '"[11] Goldberg's role as a reporter-spy came to light in the Watergate hearings that led to the resignation of Nixon. Monica Showalter, by Rest in peace dear Lucianne. Thank you for all you have done for the embattled conservative cause in this country. But Maryland, where Ms. Tripp lived, was not one of them. Let this site, her friends & family be a monument to her strength and spirit. God Bless Lucianne and family. 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. Most of all, I celebrate the forum our hostess, Miss Lucianne, provided for us to communicate with each other, refining our conservative thoughts and beliefs. I carry the memory of even being banned on Lucianne back in the early days, but she forgave my transgression and invited me back in. [2][3][4] She grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C., where her father was employed as a government physicist, and her mother was a physiotherapist. OH MY GOD NOOOOO! Rush would scan Ldot just before his show would start. Alleluia! So, I should say something here. Ms. Goldberg, a New York agent with a reputation for tell-all books and a presence that Time magazine once described as a cross between Angela Lansbury and Jimmy Cagney, happened to speak with Ms. Tripp one day in 1997 when Ms. Tripp knew she would later be speaking with Ms. Lewinsky, who considered her a confidante. The Republican Party and its mouthpieces now regularly spread hate and deranged conspiracy theories. Sincere condolences to the entire Goldberg family, whose loved one's determination made her voice heard! [22] She also said she was a political independent,[7] though she was described in the press as having long-standing ties to the Republican Party. dear lady. what every one else has said..a thousand times over. And to her hardworking Staff, my deepest condolences and thank you for being willing to continue what Lucianne began all those year ago. This is the first place I read each morning, and I have also recommended this website to everyone I know. Goldberg did not reveal his mothers cause of death. Lucianne has been here for usgiving us a voice for over 2 decades. Alight has left the world. I waited almost a year to get my membership. Kelley ultimately won a judgment of $40,000, with the judge declaring that Goldberg was only guilty of "sloppy bookkeeping". Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. My home page since Drudgereport died, but this sight has always been a go-to for me. (also true). I love this stuff! Ms. Goldberg told The New York Times in 1998. There is a long thread honoring her at Free Republic today. His mother Lucianne Goldberg's history is sordid enough. My heart is broken today. We have lost another one of our champions. This is heartbreaking news. My recollection is it was not as easy to get posting privileges back then and it was an honor when I received mine. In 1966 she married Sidney Goldberg, a news-syndicate executive, and they were together until his death in 2005. Thanks, Lucianne. Rest in Peace. She linked her tweet to an article in the L.A. Times on the deranged nutjob who broke into the Pelosi home in San Francisco and violently attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer. Im still working through my shock and grief. "The news is now out there. 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.. Goldberg's son . Jonah Goldberg, the conservative political columnist who also is a CNN political commentator, confirmed his mothers death on Twitter Thursday. Dear L Dotters. There is a thread here to express condolences. FILE - New York literary agent Lucianne Goldberg addresses a large assembly of media outside her apartment Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in New York. She and other conservatives, including Matt Drudge, left the site when the webmaster, in Goldberg's words, "let all the Y2K, gun-nut, Jew-baiting crazies take over [the forum] and flame the plain-old conservatives". May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Oxane Taub, a nudist activist who is currently incarcerated in the Californian Institution for Women after being convicted on abduction charges last year, told ABC7 that DePape suffered from mental health issues. The one silver lining in her leaving us is that she is no longer living in the disaster of the city of New York. Tripps 20 hours of tapes of her conversations with Lewinsky were crucial to special prosecutor Kenneth Starrs investigation of Clinton over his affair with Lewinsky. Thank you for all that you've done . My condolences to the Lucianne.com family. Thank you for giving us conservatives a voice and a safe place, dear lady. She was very fond of Monica, Ms. Goldberg said. While I've read here for years, but don't contribute often, I appreciate and admire all that she and her staff have done for us. 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. Lucianne.com is my homepage and my go to for the latest news. 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. Back then posting privileges were closed due to limited bandwidth. The children were raised in their father's Jewish faith,[38] while Lucianne, who was raised an Episcopalian, remained a Christian. Nancy Pelosi disgusted many with her ostentatious fridge full of expensive ice cream at the height of the coronavirus lockdowns. But seeing all of the familiar names here, and reading all of the beautiful & heartfelt tributes and shared memories posted by her family of Ldotters, along with the knowledge that her dedicated and devoted staff will continue to lead in carrying on her Ldot legacy lightens the sadness. It was Goldberg who told her friend the recordings would be legal -- they werent -- and then encouraged her to break Lewinskys trust and give them to Starr. RIP, Lucianne. Jim Hoft, by She will be greatly missed. God bless her. Lucianne Goldberg, a New York literary agent and conservative provocateur who took on a Machiavelli-style role in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton by encouraging a former White. 1969) is a best selling author and conservative political commentator. Thank you Lucianne. She was inspirational! The author John Podhoretz, writing on the Commentary magazine website on Thursday, said that at one time she was maybe the only agent in New York representing conservatives. Rest well dear Lucianne! Goldbergs son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Truly a great lady. I missed this place and had to come back. Lucianne Goldberg, a longtime conservative activist whose agency specialized in right-wing books, gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripps conversations with Lewinsky, a former White House intern who had been involved in a sexual relationship with Clinton. Rest easy, Ms. Goldberg, well done. "'Never. Goldberg's son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. Dear Goldberg family: I just lost my Mama earlier this year so I know what you are going through. Ive binged on Lucianne since the start. Musk would respond to Clinton by tweeting There is a tiny possibility there might be more to this story than meets the eye and then proceed to link an article titled The Awful Truth: Paul Pelosi Was Drunk Again, And In a Dispute With a Male Prostitute Early Friday Morning.. He did not give a cause of death. He was my son, Jonah's brother, Chantal's husband and friend to scores of people throughout his young life. Her salon has been where I spend some time each day for many years. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The San Francisco Police held their first press conference on the events earlier in the day yesterday and they didnt mention how the police got into the house, but somehow they did. May she rest in peace and sincere 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.

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