we have just learned the founder of west borough baptist church is on his death bed. he is in hospice care though a church spokesperson would not give details. westboro frequently protested at funerals of soldiers holding hate filled signs like thank god for dead soldiers. >> what is saint patrick's celebration without guinness? they will find out today. the irish beer maker is pulling its sponsorship because of the parade's long standing ban on groups that march with banners identifying themselves asç gay. ford is the only remaining major american corporate sponsor of the parade. those are your headlines. >> heather childers following up on this story. stuart varney has given me his tie to rent for two hours. the show starts at 9 a.m.