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William F. Buckley, who many consider to be the father of modern conservatism, dies February 27 at the age of 82. Buckley started the National Review at the age of 29 in 1955.

Talking of his death, the National Review said on their Web site:

"If ever an institution were the lengthened shadow of one man, this publication is his. So we hope it will not be thought immodest for us to say that Buckley has had more of an impact on the political life of this country — and a better one — than some of our presidents. He created modern conservatism as an intellectual and then a political movement. He kept it from drifting into the fever swamps. And he gave it a wit, style, and intelligence that earned the respect and friendship even of his adversaries. (To know Buckley was to be reminded that certain people have a talent for friendship.)"

Buckley also hosted the popular TV talk show "Firing Line," along with writing a column called "On the Right," which was syndicated at over 300 newspapers. He wrote over 40 books.

The old warrior died as he worked, sitting at his desk writing, where he was found by his cook, said his assistant Linda Bridges.

Buckley is survived by his son Christopher and his brothers James and Reid, along with his sisters Patricia and Carol.

Responses across the web

William F. Buckley Jr. Dead at 82; Reaction Pours in

"It's a tragedy," said columnist Kathleen Parker, when reached this afternoon by E&P. "He was an institution, one of the brightest lights in our nation's history, and a thoroughly decent, kind, generous gentleman. There will never be another."

Pathetic response of Guardian in UK

"Buckley shone as the ringmaster of this ideological menagerie. National Review's great achievement was to bring together the authoritarian, often intolerant, strand of American conservatism with the libertarian, free-market tradition. The common ground was anti-communism. National Review had many of the faults of the politicised little magazine, including sectarianism and infighting. But countless American conservatives have testified that it made them feel part of a movement that would eventually change society."

Joe Lieberman's thoughts on Buckley

"America has lost a great patriot with the passing of William F. Buckley Jr. and I have lost a dear and cherished friend who I have known for more than 40 years. Bill was a man of considerable wit, charm, and grace who contributed so much to the intellectual debate and discussion in our country for many decades. He was truly an intellectual giant of the past century.

John McCain's response to Buckley's Death

"Great man, great leader. Great conservative ahead of his time, articulate and entertaining," said U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Former National Review columnist Joan Didion

"I was very fond of him," said Joan Didion said today. "Everyone was, even if they didn't agree with him."