LEGENDARY BLACK GOSSIP COLUMNIST FLO ANTHONY PASSES AWAY AT 74!! Tributes Pour In For Trailblazing Celebrity Journalist & Media Icon… Rest In Power! (DETAILS)
Honey, clear off your timelines and bow your heads, because the media world has lost a true titan, pioneer, and absolute legend. Media Take Out joins the entire culture in mourning the passing of trailblazing entertainment columnist, syndicated radio host, and author Flo Anthony, who has passed away at the age of 74.
Flo wasn’t just a reporter—she was a blueprint, an inspiration, and an absolute icon to generations of Black journalists and celebrity news outlets, including all of us right here at Media Take Out!
A Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers
Long before celebrity gossip blogs and social media news channels existed, Flo Anthony was breaking ground in rooms where Black journalists were rarely allowed a seat at the table:
- Breaking Boundaries: She made history as the very first African American reporter to write for the gossip column at the New York Post, as well as the first Black columnist for The National Examiner.Wikipedia
- Trusted Voice To The Stars: Over her legendary four-decade career, Flo became a trusted insider and go-to commentator on icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, O.J. Simpson, and Donald Trump.Wikipedia
- Broadcasting Powerhouse: From her syndicated radio shows Gossip To Go With Flo and Flo Anthony’s Big Apple Buzz reaching millions nationwide to her frequent appearances on Inside Edition, Entertainment Tonight, and E!’s The Gossip Show, Flo set the standard for entertainment reporting.Wikipedia
Honoring A True Legend
Flo spent decades penning her weekly column for The New York Amsterdam News, The Philadelphia Sunday Sun, and numerous Black publications across the country, lifting up the culture and giving us the real inside scoop with unmatched class, wit, and sharp sharp style.
Her hustle, brilliance, and unwavering dedication paved the path for every digital media platform, blog, and Black entertainment reporter covering Hollywood today.
Rest in power, Flo Anthony. Your legacy will forever live on through every headline we write!
What are your favorite memories of Flo Anthony’s legendary career? Let’s honor her life and legacy in the comments below.