Max Keeping's legacy as broadcaster, philanthropist remembered on social media
Tweets pour in after Keeping's death at 73 announced
The death of longtime Ottawa broadcaster and noted philanthropist Max Keeping has led to an outpouring of tweets from people remembering both his journalistic integrity and his passion for charitable causes.
Keeping, 73, died after a long battle with cancer.
He spent 38 years anchoring CTV Ottawa's 6 o'clock newscast before retiring in 2010, and when he wasn't behind the newsdesk Keeping was a tireless fundraiser for causes and organizations like the Canadian Cancer Relay for Life and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
After his death was announced Thursday afternoon, people flocked to Twitter to remember the legendary Ottawa news anchor:
Very sad to hear the news about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaxKeeping?src=hash">#MaxKeeping</a> . He was a pillar in Ottawa and did so much for so many. His courageous was inspiring. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMax?src=hash">#RIPMax</a>
—@lipsparsons25In journalism school we had to interview well known people in Ottawa for a first year assignment. I drew <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaxKeeping?src=hash">#MaxKeeping</a>. He was beyond kind
—@mcsmartypantsWe lost today what a true journalist should always be- one who is vested in the community. RIP Max. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/maxkeeping?src=hash">#maxkeeping</a>
—@StPatrick97