6.99K Hamilton Nolan 08/16/16 03:09PM Filed to: and now he's dead and now he's dead john mclaughlin rip death Stern but lovable news show host John McLaughlin has died at the age of 89. He hosted his iconic, low-fi political talk show for 34 years. Now he is presiding over Pat Buchanan- Eleanor Clift shoutfests in heaven. “Bye BYE,” John.