Remembering Ray Hartmann

The entire team at Nine PBS, along with past and present Donnybrookers, are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Ray Hartmann. Ray was a cornerstone of St. Louis journalism and a foundational voice of Donnybrook, but most of all, he was our beloved friend.

For nearly four decades, Ray was at the Donnybrook roundtable, rarely missing a week, delighting viewers with quick-witted and highly opinionated conversations about issues shaping our region. As a co-creator of the program in 1987, Ray helped establish Donnybrook, earning a devoted audience and national recognition as one of the most-watched local public affairs programs in the country.

Nine PBS extends our deepest condolences to Ray's family, friends, colleagues, and the many viewers who welcomed him into their homes each week. Ray’s impact on our region and our work will stay with us always.

Watch Donnybrook: Remembering Ray Hartmann on Nine PBS and livestream on Thursday, April 30, 7:30 pm, with encores on May 2, 6 pm, May 3, 5:30 pm, and May 4, 12:30 am. Streaming on ninepbs.org/donnybrook and the PBS app after the premiere broadcast.

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