Bill Cardille, the host of 'Chiller Theater', has died.
Cardille, the host of 'Chiller Theater', was a Pittsburgh icon and a fixture on Channel 11 for many years.
Pittsburghers who watched him for decades reacted to the news on social media.
RIP, Bill Cardille. Chilly Billy--a true Pittsburgh tv legend and pioneer. An honor to have worked w him. pic.twitter.com/56k2pDW0Ha
— David Johnson WPXI (@DavidWPXI) July 21, 2016
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Bill Cardille, RIP. A true Pgh icon, &a thoroughly good man. Ch. 11 wrestling &Chiller Theater. Nothing better.
— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) July 21, 2016
Grew up watching "Chiller Theatre" on then WIIC, which is now @WPXI Bill Cardille was a Pittsburgh icon. RIP, Chilly Billy. #Legend
— Chris Morelli (@ChrisMorelli) July 21, 2016
Best treat as a kid -- getting to stay up for the second feature.
— Johnny Dudenbossel (@Camcopgh1) July 21, 2016
When you talk about what makes Pittsburgh great, the name Bill Cardille should rush to your lips. Never world famous, always a legend. #RIP
— J. “Fear of a Black Planet” Worthington Farnsworth (@jworth) July 21, 2016
To me Bill Cardille was always a weatherman first. A humble honor to get to know him a bit during my years at @WPXIhttps://t.co/BgvHucxTcL
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) July 21, 2016
We will miss you Bill. A Pittsburgh icon and all around great & talented guy. It was an honor to work with you#wpxi pic.twitter.com/ddHoLkvnZs
— Amy Marcinkiewicz (@WPXIAmy) July 21, 2016
Fond memories of staying up late watching Chiller Theater with my Dad - RIP Bill Cardille
— Pittsburgh Stage (@PittsburghStage) July 21, 2016
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