TNT columnist Matt Driscoll died from hypertensive heart disease, medical examiner says

Puneet Bsanti

September 24, 2024 at 2:13 p.m.·1 min read

News Tribune columnist and opinion editor Matt Driscoll died from natural causes, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The cause of Driscoll’s death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease, the medical examiner reported Tuesday. Driscoll died unexpectedly at his Central Tacoma home July 22 after he suffered a medical emergency and could not be revived.

A celebration of life was held in the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple on Sept. 15. Driscoll’s family, friends and former colleagues spoke at the public memorial, which was attended by hundreds.

A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help the Driscoll family.

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