Veronica

Charlie Gibson is mocking the death of Heath Ledger because he played a gay man. This guy is disgusting. Fox News continues to lower themselves on the news scale.

Fox Host John Gibson Mocks Heath Ledger's Death - Media on The Huffington Post

and this from Perez Hilton

Petitions are being signed and offended parties are mobilizing in response to Fox News Radio host John Gibson's homophobic and inappropriate mocking of Heath Ledger's death.

We reported last night about Gibson's disgusting behavior and have vowed to boycott his show, which we've been on in the past, unless he apologizes.

Hopefully some action will be taken against him by the higher-ups at Fox.

Now, GLAAD has jumped into the fray as well.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has denounced Gibson's behavior and just released the following call to action, something we suggested our readers do earlier too.

They say:

"January 24, 2008

Fox News Host John Gibson Cruelly Mocks Heath Ledger's Death and his Role in Brokeback Mountain

In the wake of Heath Ledger's death, people around the world are mourning the gifted actor's passing and are expressing their appreciation for how he changed hearts and minds with his Oscar-nominated role as a gay cowboy in 2005's Brokeback Mountain.

In a stark and disturbing contrast, Fox News Radio host John Gibson cruelly mocked Ledger's death and his role in Brokeback Mountain during his Jan. 22 John Gibson Show radio broadcast. During the show, Gibson played an audio clip from the film of Jake Gyllenhaal's character, Jack, telling Ennis (played by Ledger), "I wish I knew how to quit you." Gibson then coldly quipped, "Well, he found out how to quit you." Then, after playing another audio clip from the movie of Ledger's character saying, "We're dead," Gibson mockingly said, "We're dead" and played the clip again.

“Gibson’s remarks are vulgar and disgusting,” said Rashad Robinson, GLAAD’s Senior Director of Media Programs. “It’s sickening that Gibson would exploit Heath Ledger’s tragic death to promote such hurtful intolerance. And to do so at a time when family and friends are grieving shows a level of insensitivity that is beyond the pale.”
Beyond his mockery of Ledger's role in Brokeback Mountain, Gibson called the actor a "weirdo" with "a serious drug problem," and callously speculated on the reasons Ledger might have committed suicide. Gibson had previously mocked Brokeback Mountain–calling it a "gay agenda movie" on his Fox News TV program in 2006.

Listen to Clip:
Think Progress » John Gibson Mocks ‘Weirdo’ Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘He Found Out How To Quit You’

Gibson’s Past Comments on Brokeback Mountain:
FOXNews.com - Most People Don't Want to See Two Guys Get It On - John Gibson | Judge Napolitano | John Gibson | Big Story Weekend

TAKE ACTION NOW!
GLAAD strongly urges you to contact Fox News and ask its representatives why they continue to provide a platform for John Gibson's cruel and tasteless comments.

Please contact:

Mr. Mitch Davis
Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: mitch.davis@foxnews.com

Mr. Robert Finnerty
Senior Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: robert.finnerty@foxnews.com

Ms. Irena Briganti
Vice President of Public Relations
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
Lowr C1
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-3608
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: irena.briganti@foxnews.com
Contact by: E-mail

Ms. Suzanne Scott
Vice President, Programming
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
Lowr C1
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-8558
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: suzanne.scott@foxnews.com

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JOHN GIBSON
john.gibson@foxnews.com
212-301-3000

Please also see MSNBC Hosts, Keith Olberman and Dan Abrams’ reaction to Gibson’s on-air remarks.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22813005#22813005"

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ibex

Gibson is an idiot and Fox sucks, no big surprise there. To be honest, when I first saw your thread I thought the story was about Mel Gibson and not John. I can't say I'm surprised that some people on the right have used Ledger's Oscar nominated "Brokeback Mountain" performance as some flash point in their never ending culture war aka bigotry dressed in drag as concern. I actually read the townhall.com column of some old toad today who implied that since Ledger was part of wicked Hollywood he had it coming. As a gay man, I'm always ready for the worst from the right when a seemingly unrelated tragedy gives them a chance to spew their shit. At least the Westboro Baptist Church freaks are honest about where they stand.

CosmicRocker

not the first Time Gibson has run off his mouth, but this is surely the most egregious.

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lollipop

I can't get over the number of haters hating on a dead ACTOR who PORTRAYED a gay man...imagine if he was actually gay, what would these buffoons would say then. Sickening.

Dr. Zaius

Thanks for the numbers, I will call.

Jonesy

The guy is just a scared animal. He doesn't know any better.