The Week of July 13, 2026
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Noting the passing of journalists and others who have had an impact on journalism.
Edited by Peter Landau
Rising from reporter to top editor, he took a pay cut to join the paper, eventually leading it to 10 Pulitzer Prizes.
NYT. Colette Shulman, Soviet analyst with on-the-ground insights, dies at 94
She arrived in Moscow in 1955, two years after Stalin’s death, and spent several years as a journalist covering major events and ordinary Soviet lives.
NYT. Charles H. Townsend dies at 82; led Condé Nast during digital transition
By 2016, when he retired from the parent company of glossy magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, print was seriously struggling.
NYT. Shirley Lord, beauty editor, novelist and society fixture, dies at 93
An early champion of the mind-body connection, she held influential positions at Vogue, wrote steamy novels and regularly appeared in the tabloids.
Williamette Week. Local reporter Zane Sparling dies after cancer battle
He was a talented reporter and a good friend, both to the paper and to several WW reporters over the years.
Journal-isms. Tony Brown, Black-Media Legend, Dies at 93
Host and executive producer of television’s pioneering “Black Journal,” later “Tony Brown’s Journal,” and founding dean of the journalism school at Howard University, died June 17.
Guardian. Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83
In a career spanning five decades, the journalist was best known for ITV current affairs program The Cook Report.
Inside Climate News. James Bruggers, Who Brought Passion and Kindness to Environmental Reporting, Dies at 68
Bruggers was known to colleagues as a dogged reporter and a generous coworker, and to sources as an honest watchdog.
The Colorado Sun. Lynn Bartels, reporter and “Grand Dame” of Colorado politics, dies at 69
The former Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post reporter was celebrated for her relentless reporting, deep sources and infectious personality.
Juneau Independent. Elizabeth Arnold, KTOO and NPR journalist dies
Elizabeth Arnold, an award-winning broadcast journalist whose work for National Public Radio spanned coverage of presidential politics, Congress and the global environment, died at her home in Anchorage on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
NYT. Mark Singer, longtime writer for The New Yorker, dies at 75
He joined the magazine’s staff at 23. Among the subjects of his profiles were the magician Ricky Jay and a pre-politics Donald Trump.
NYT. Souleymane Diallo dies at 80; daring, mocking journalist in Guinea
He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders.
South Dakota Public Broadcasting. South Dakota Public Broadcasting deeply mourns the loss of beloved host Karl Gehrke
Karl was a vibrant presence at SDPB for more than three decades, touching countless listeners across the state and beyond through his passion for music and storytelling.
AP. Former AP reporter Marlene Louise Johnson, who sued wire service for discrimination, dies at age 89
Her lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination led to affirmative action plans to spur hiring of female, Black and Hispanic journalists.
AP. Gene Shalit, longtime “Today” show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Shalit joined “Today” as a contributor in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973, later settling in for his segment, “Critic’s Corner.” When he left the show in 2010, he was one of the last high-profile film critics on a major network.
National Press Photographers Foundation. Remembering Steve Sweitzer: A beloved leader, mentor and champion of visual journalism
Steve Sweitzer was an extraordinary visual storyteller, teacher, mentor, innovator, and advocate for the craft of photojournalism. He died on May 21, 2026, at 76, surrounded by those he loved.
NYT. Alan Riding, Times correspondent in Latin America and Paris, dies at 82
He was a cosmopolitan observer and interpreter of societies he knew firsthand, whether writing about war in Nicaragua or the history and cultural salons of France.
Washington Post. An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.
For two hours on April 22, rescuers waited five miles away from where Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was taking refuge, injured and bleeding but still alive inside a building that had been leveled by an Israeli airstrike.
NYT. Donald E. Newhouse, low-profile heir to a media empire, dies at 96
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Samuel “Si” Newhouse Jr., ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
AP. Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91
Phuoc was hired in 1965 by AP’s former photo chief, Horst Faas, to replace another local hire who had been killed on assignment. He quickly gained a reputation among other journalists and the US and South Vietnamese troops for his uncanny ability to find the thick of the action.
Boston Globe. Don Batting, longtime reporter at WBZ known as “Batman,” has died
Batting began reporting for WBZ in 1965, covering everything from the Blizzard of ‘78 and the Boston Strangler killings to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and school desegregation in Boston.
NYT. Manny Nosowsky, whose wordplay enlivened Times crosswords, dies at 94
For nearly two decades, the prolific puzzle maker, a retired urologist, charmed solvers with his penchant for witty, waggish puns.
NY Daily News. Rex Reed, film critic and celebrity interviewer, dead at 87
Born in Texas on October 2, 1938, Reed went on to earn his degree in journalism at Louisiana State University before making a life-defining move to New York. He rose to prominence in the 1960s amid a new wave of reviewers, including Pauline Kael, who offered a more stylistic and conversational point of view in their writings. Reed in particular blended his sharp wit with a seeming nostalgia for Hollywood’s Golden Age, using it to both skewer and worship throughout the course of his lengthy career.
NYT. Joni Lamb, whose Christian TV station went global, dies at 65
She and her husband, Marcus Lamb, founded Daystar Television Network, which reached more than 200 countries and made the couple into televangelism stars.
NYT. Ted Turner, creator of CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, dies at 87
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
NYT. Jack Bass, dean of South Carolina political journalism, dies at 91
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state—and the South as a whole.
NYT. Philip Caputo, who wrote blistering Vietnam War memoir, dies at 84
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
The Washington Post. Molly Sinclair McCartney, globe-trotting traveler and Washington Post reporter, dies at 84
When Molly Sinclair McCartney got her first newspaper job, routing calls for the local Baytown Sun outside Houston, there were few opportunities for women in journalism, let alone for a high school junior barely old enough to drive.
Legacy. Mark T. Sheehan, distinguished career in government and journalism
Sheehan began his professional career as a journalist, working for Connecticut newspapers. He moved to Washington, DC, in the late 1950s and served as deputy world news editor for The Associated Press. He joined the administration of President John F Kennedy in 1961, serving in the US Department of Treasury as speechwriter for Secretary Douglas Dillon.
Local media mainstay Ray Hartmann, 73, was driving in St. Louis when two tires went airborne after zooming off a tractor-trailer ahead of him and struck the roof of his car. Hartmann died at the scene, according to a statement issued by his friend and attorney, Andy Leonard.
NYT. Ronald Smothers, NYTimes reporter who covered protest and politics, dies at 79
In a career that included 35 years at The New York Times, he chronicled the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential run and the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
NYT. Jack Thornell, Pulitzer-winning AP photographer, dies at 86
He captured one of the most wrenching moments of the civil rights struggle: the agony of James Meredith after he was shot on a Mississippi highway.
Washington Post. Dan Eggen, who shaped politics coverage at The Washington Post, dies at 60
Dan Eggen, a longtime Washington Post reporter and editor who worked on three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects and helped shape the newspaper’s coverage of the White House, Congress and presidential politics.
The Independent Florida Alligator. Remembering “Uncle Ed”: Former Alligator general manager Ed Barber dies at 86
The South Florida native first became involved with The Alligator as a student reporter a year after enrolling at University of Florida in 1962. After a brief career at the university, Barber became The Alligator’s general manager, president and treasurer in 1976. He resigned in 2007 after holding the position for over three decades.
Poynter. Former Poynter chairman and Tampa Bay Times CEO Andrew Barnes dies at 86
Barnes shepherded Poynter through an attempted hostile takeover of the Times, ensuring that the paper would remain independently owned.
He worked for unions for students, teachers, firefighters, and civil servants, for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) itself and naturally for the National Union of Journalists, from 1991 to 2009 as freelance production designer of the Journalist magazine. – PL
WSJ. Joseph Collins, who played a key role in cable-industry transformation, dies at 81
A top executive at HBO, Time Warner Cable and Comcast, he helped pioneer the industry’s transition to broadband. – PL
NY Daily News. Fred Drasner, former Daily News co-publisher, dies at 83
Hard-driving former Daily News co-publisher Fred Drasner, whose storied life included everything from driving a cab in New York City to hunting alligators in Florida, died on Saturday. – PL
NYT. Peter Schrag dies at 94; wrote of dangers of California’s populist streak
The best-received book by the long-time opinion writer for The Sacramento Bee explored the state’s infatuation with voter initiatives, which were sometimes pushed with anti-immigrant fervor. – PL
News 4 JAX. Remembering former WJXT reporter & anchor John Thomas
John Thomas, who held several roles with the WJXT news team from the 1960s through the 1980s, passed away earlier this month at age 90. – PL
9 News. Fred Brown, longtime Denver journalist, left a legacy of respect, kindness and fair play
Brown spent 39 years at The Denver Post, earning a reputation for fair, insightful and deeply reported coverage of the legislature and governor’s office. – PL
NYT. Paul Brainerd dies at 78; pioneered desktop publishing with PageMaker
His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard. – PL
NYT. Richard Mauer, reporter who probed corruption in Alaska, dies at 76
He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans. – PL
News 4 SA. Journalism community mourns death of leader and mentor Diana “DeeDee” Fuentes
With more than 35 years in journalism, Fuentes previously worked as deputy metro editor at the San Antonio Express-News and held leadership roles across several journalism organizations. She also helped establish and grow the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists (SAAHJ). – PL
The Westerly Sun. Former Sun publisher David T. Lucey dies at 84
David T. Lucey Sr., a decades-long veteran of the New England newspaper industry, who served as first post-Utter family publisher of The Westerly Sun from 1999 until his retirement in 2004. – PL
NYT. Tracy Kidder, author of The Soul of a New Machine, dies at 80
A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people. – PL
NYT. Colman McCarthy, 87, journalist who waged peace in the classroom, dies
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years. – PL
Al Jazeera. Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73
The Palestinian presenter delivered the network’s first-ever bulletin when it went on air in 1996. – PL
NYT. Ernie Anastos, New York’s everyman newscaster, dies at 82
A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news. – PL
NYT. John F. Burns, prize-winning foreign correspondent for The Times, dies at 81
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war. – PL
NYT. Colman McCarthy, 87, journalist who waged peace in the classroom, dies
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years. – PL
The Times. Paul Conroy, photojournalist partner to Marie Colvin, dies aged 61
The photographer who covered wars in Afghanistan, Congo, and Libya, died of a heart attack while visiting family in Devon. – PL
NY Times. Christopher S. Wren, Times bureau chief in hostile lands, dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat. – PL
NY Times. Susan Sheehan, chronicler of lives on the margins, dies at 88
As a journalist and author, she wrote meticulous portraits of people for The New Yorker. Her book “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?” won the Pulitzer Prize. – PL
The Guardian. Former Guardian journalist Chris Boffey, a ‘tenacious’ reporter and ‘great human being’, dies aged 74
Boffey had a distinguished career as a reporter and served as head of news for four national newspapers. He also crossed the Westminster divide, spending time as a special adviser to the Blair-era education secretary Estelle Morris. – PL
NY Times. Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91
A political reporter at The Washington Post, she also wrote “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political and psychological aftereffects. – PL
The Post and Courier. Longtime Post and Courier reporter found dead after being reported missing
Mount Pleasant Police Department James Parker was reported missing after last being seen jogging around 7 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Hobcaw area near Bampfield Drive. Parker, 67, was reported by police to have had Alzheimer’s disease. – PL
Dhaka Tribune. Veteran BBC journalist Mark Tully, chronicler of Bangladesh’s birth, dies
Sir Mark Tully, the BBC’s renowned correspondent often hailed as the “voice of India,” and a veteran journalist who reported on key events across South Asia, including the liberation of Bangladesh, has passed away at the age of 90. – PL
Donegal Daily. Sadness at passing of renowned journalist Paddy Clancy
Clancy worked for the Sligo Champion before moving to the Donegal People’s Press, and then making his way to the national press. He was also known for many years as the voice of Raidió Teilifís Éireann’s (RTE) Morning Ireland segment What it says in the papers. – PL
North Shore News. Dan David, Mohawk journalist and Indigenous news trailblazer, dies at 73
He helped to establish the news department of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. – PL
ABC7. Longtime ABC7 News reporter Jim Vargas dies at 78, family says
A Bay Area native, Vargas' journalism career spanned more than 40 years. – PL
CBS News. Journalist who covered crime shot dead at restaurant in Mexico, reports say
The reporter, Carlos Castro, covered crime for local news outlet Codigo Norte Veracruz, according to Mexican media and the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists, an autonomous body of the regional government. – PL
Tallahassee Democrat. George K. Rahdert, longstanding Florida First Amendment defender, dies
Rahdert represented a reporter jailed for protecting an anonymous source and companies like the St. Petersburg Times and the Poynter Institute. – PL
NY Times. Stewart Cheifet, host of TV’s ‘Computer Chronicles,’ dies at 87
He spent two decades hosting the PBS series, during the formative years of personal computing. It was seen in more than 300 cities at its peak. – PL
E&P. Biz journalist Andy Burt dies at 49
Andy Burt, a business journalist at places such as Industry Dive and CFO.com, died on Christmas Eve due to a heart attack.
NYT. Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media
He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim. – PL
NYT. Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy daughter who wrote of her cancer, dies at 35
An environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, she wrote of her struggle with leukemia in The New Yorker in November, drawing worldwide sympathy. — PL
NYT. Robert Lindsey, Times reporter and Reagan ghostwriter, dies at 90
The nonfiction spy thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman,” which became a film, grew out of his work as a journalist covering the West Coast for The Times. – PL
NYT. Lou Cannon dies at 92; journalist chronicled Reagan as an author
He was a foremost authority on the president, tracing his career in unvarnished accounts from his time as California governor through his years in the White House. – PL
NYT. Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent, dies at 91
He won the award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for AP. He went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades. — PL
NYT. Arthur L. Carter, 93, dies; investment banker founded a cheeky newspaper
Founded the cheeky and salmon-colored New York Observer — and had an unlikely third act as a sculptor. – PL
NYT. Norman Podhoretz, influential editor and neoconservative force, dies at 95
A NY intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary mag became his platform as his political and social views turned sharply rightward. – PL
Chicago Tribune. R. Bruce Dold, journalist, former editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, dies at 70
As editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, he pushed its center-right editorial page to support Barack Obama, the paper’s first endorsement of a Democrat for president. - PL
E&P. John Noble Wilford, New York Times reporter who covered the moon landing, dies at 92
A Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter for The New York Times, his six-decade career combined scholarship, an eye for detail and the literary skills of a master storyteller. - PL
The Guardian. Co-founder of the Independent, Andreas Whittam Smith, dies at 88
Whittam Smith began his career in financial journalism, working at the Stock Exchange Gazette, the Financial Times, and The Times. He then opened his own publication, the Independent, serving as editor from 1986 to 1994, before becoming president of the British Board of Film Classification. -acs
The Guardian. Political affairs journalist and historian, Richard Gott, dies at 87
Gott began his career at The Guardian in 1964, holding multiple roles at the publication for 30 years. As a historian, he played a crucial role in providing coverage of Latin American Affairs in a period of political and societal unrest. -acs
LA Times. NBC, ABC, and KNBC journalist, Jim Avila, dies at 70
Avila was a broadcast journalist for half a century, beginning his career in 1973 at KCBS-AM in San Francisco. He was best known for his coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial for KNBC, providing coverage throughout the LA area. -acs
Philadelphia Inquirer. Michael Days, Philadelphia Daily News journalist, dies at 72
Days was a renowned Philadelphia journalist and mentor, guiding his team to a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism in 2010. He worked at the Wall Street Journal before joining the Daily News as a reporter in 1986 and received Hall of Fame Honors from the National Association of Black Journalists and the Pennsylvania News Media Association. -acs
Committee to Protect Journalists. Palestinian journalist, Saleh Aljafarawi, killed by armed group in Gaza City
Aljafarawi was killed while on the job documenting the Israeli withdrawal from the Al-Sabra neighborhood. He had a note prepared in case of his death, stating, “I have tasted loss many times, yet I never hesitated to convey the truth as it is—a truth that will remain a testimony against those who were silent and an honor for those who stood firm.” His Instagram account has since been taken down by Meta. -acs
The Guardian. Longtime Guardian Editor, David Gow, dies at 80
Gow was a longtime left-wing editor and commentator at The Guardian, focusing on education, European business, and socioeconomics. He began his career in 1969 at The Scotsman, followed by a brief stint at Thames Television Weekend, before finally joining The Guardian in 1989. -acs
Juneau Independent. Longtime Juneau journalist, Pete Carran, dies at 77
A staple of Alaska radio, Carran worked in both Juneau and anchorage, spending time at KJNO, KINY, KFQD-AM, KTNX, and KBBI in Homer. In 2019, he was the sixty-fifth member inducted into the Alaska Broadcasters Hall of Fame. -acs
Reuters. Reuters' Beijing correspondent, Anthony Grey, dies at 87
Braving the brunt of Chinese and UK conflict in the 1960s, Grey became a political pawn, being put under house arrest by the Chinese government for 26 months. Grey's journalism career started at the Eastern Daily Press in 1960, before moving to Reuters and the BBC. He eventually left the industry to open a charity and become a novelist. -acs
Washington Post. Radio reporter, Sid Davis, dies at 97
Famous for covering JFK's assassination and Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential swearing-in, his broadcasts were heard by millions across the country. Davis started his career in journalism in Ohio before moving to Washington to work for Westinghouse, NBC News, and Voice of America. -acs
CPJ. Russian drones kill two Ukrainian journalists
CPJ is calling for an investigation into the murders of Olena Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin by drone strike. Both journalists had been working for Ukraine’s international state TV channels since 2012. -acs
Washington Post. Susan Stamberg, former host of NPR's "All Things Considered", dies at 87
Stamberg was the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program in the US. Referred to as a "founding mother" of NPR, she was with the network from 1971 to her retirement in September 2025. -acs
BBC. Ed Moloney, troubles journalist and IRA scholar, dies at 77
Moloney was a well-established journalist for over fifty years, his work appearing in The Irish Times, Sunday Tribune, New York Times, Washington Post, and The Guardian. In 2002, he published A Secret History of the IRA, his most famous work. -acs
Turkish Minute. Turkish environmental journalist, Hakan Tosun, murdered in Istanbul
Tosun was found badly beaten with irreversible head trauma in Istanbul last Saturday. His journalism career began in the 90s in radio, before moving on to news editing and documentary filmmaking, where he focused on environmental issues. He was 50. -acs
Samoa Global News. Pacific Islander journalist, Pesi Siale Fonua, dies at 78
Longtime editor and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Siale was a journalist in the region for over four decades. Known for being “firm, immovable, and impartial,” he never feared asking tough questions of those in power. -acs
Newsjunkie.net. California journalist and photographer, Kaleb Horton, dies at 37
Born in Bakersfield, California, Kaleb Horton's work served as a powerful reflection of classic Americana, consistently showcasing the true essence and enduring spirit of the nation through his compelling narratives and visual storytelling. As a deeply committed and unwavering journalist, Horton demonstrated an exceptional dedication, often going to great lengths and facing significant challenges to meticulously uncover every story. -acs
RSF. French photojournalist, Antoni Lallican, killed in Russian drone strike
A 37-year-old French freelance photographer, Antoni Lallican, was killed while covering the conflict near Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, after a Russian drone attack, as reported by the 4th Ukrainian Tank Brigade. Known for his photographs that blended documentary with a humanistic perspective, Lallican had been documenting the effects of the war in Ukraine for years, focusing on the Donbass region. His work appeared in many French publications, such as Le Monde, Le Figaro, Libération, and Mediapart, as well as international media like Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, and Le Temps. -acs
The Washington Post. Washington Post and Newsweek journalist, Lally Weymouth, dies at 82
Hailing from a long line of Washington Post publishers, Weymouth (born Graham) was familiar with the shape of American media from the Kennedy era to the Trumps. She began her career writing celebrity profiles at Esquire, New York magazine, and the Sunday edition of the NYT before moving to foreign affairs in the early 1980s. -acs
The Hindu. Veteran Indian English journalist, T.J.S. George, dies at 97
George was an independent and uncompromising journalist, columnist, and biographer. His journalism career began in 1950 at The Free Press Journal in Mumbai before moving on to write for the International Press Institute, The Searchlight, and the Far Eastern Economic Review. T.J.S. was also the founding editor of Asiaweek (Hong Kong) and the Editorial Adviser of The New Indian Express. -acs
KQED. Bay area journalist, Belva Davis, dies at 92
Davis was the first Black woman hired as a television journalist on the West Coast. She was with KQED TV from 1977 until her retirement in 2012 and was known for her deep knowledge of journalism, Bay Area communities, and politics. -acs
The Guardian. Guardian reporter, David Hirst, dies at 89
Specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, Hirst reported for The Guardian for forty years. His journalism helped generations of readers understand culture, conflict, and change in the region, particularly in his coverage of the Arab-Israeli Six-Day War of 1967 and the return of the Palestinian leadership to Gaza in 1994. -acs
Courier Journal. Andy Wolfson, Courier Journal legal reporter, dies at 70
In his 44 years at the publication, he was an essential player in helping the Courier Journal win two Pulitzer Prizes. -acs
The Washington Post. Israel kills 31 journalists during an airstrike in Yemen
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the media workers were preparing a weekly edition. Israel maintained the strike was aimed at a Houthi military public relations center used for propaganda, while rights groups condemned it as unlawful, stressing that journalists remain protected civilians unless actively engaged in combat. -acs
BBC. Journalist and BBC Watchdog reporter, John Stapleton, dies at 79
John Stapleton started his career writing during the 1970s at local publications in Northwest England. He joined BBC’s TV program in 1975, where he would begin his decades-long career in broadcast journalism. In 2003, Stapleton won presenter of the year for his work covering the war in Iraq for GMTV. -acs
Economic Times. Beverly Thompson, veteran CTV broadcast journalist, dies at 61
With over three decades in journalism, Thompson made an impact on her peers and the Canadian journalism community. Her strength in interviewing world figures, politicians, and celebrities, capturing the essence of her guests, will remain in the memories of Canadians and others around the world. -acs
2News Nevada. Paul Colford, the AP's chief spokesperson and longtime journalist, dies at 71
Paul Colford was a dedicated journalist and newsjunkie, reporting for publications ranging from the Daily News of New York to the AP. According to 2News, "Colford was known for his sage, unflappable handling of the news cooperative's dealings with other media outlets." He spent decades covering the news business, from journalist interviews to articles on media best practices. A seasoned and well-intentioned reporter, he covered beat happenings with ease and accuracy, earning the respect of journalists worldwide. -acs
AZ Central. San Carlos Apache activist and journalist, Sandra Rambler, passes away at 69
Sandra Rambler was renowned in her community for her dedication to activism and journalism, particularly highlighting the protection of Apache language and culture through her weekly column on Apache traditionalism in the Apache Moccasin. She was passionate about land stewardship, spearheading marches and movements to protect tribal lands from harmful infrastructure. Additionally, she served as secretary to five tribal chairmen and was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the National Indian Advisory Council from 1993 to 2001. -acs
The Telegraph. Editor of India’s The Telegraph, Sankarshan Thakur, dies at 63
Indian journalist and editor Sankarshan Thakur was a veteran of the news industry. He worked as a reporter for several publications, including Sunday Magazine, The Indian Express, Tehelka, and Third Eye TV. Ultimately, The Telegraph is where Thakur dedicated the most time, having worked there in two separate periods. Besides his extensive career as a reporter, he was also an acclaimed political biographer, writing books on Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar. His biggest claims to fame are the Prem Bhatia Award for excellence in political journalism (2001) and the Appan Menon Fellowship (2003). -acs
NYT. Carol Saline, dies at 86, but not before taking control of her own legacy
Carol Saline knew she was dying months ago, thus, allowing her to take the reigns of the press that would eventually report on her death, and lead them to the right place. A writer for Philadelphia magazine and author in her own right, she knew the ins and outs of journalism, and had a dream for her legacy. According to an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, she wanted to die the same way she lived, “’with a glass of champagne in one hand and a balloon in the other, singing off key, ‘Whoopee, this has been one hell of a great ride.’” -acs
9News. Former CNN correspondent and political reporter, Charles Bierbauer, dies at 83
A well-respected journalist and scholar, Bierbauer took his reporting skills to the next level in the political and academic spheres. He reported on five presidential campaigns and worked as a Pentagon, White House, and United States Supreme Court correspondent for CNN from 1981 until his retirement in 2001. He also served as the first dean of University of South Carolina's College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, from 2002 until 2018. -acs
CBS News. Mark Knoller, veteran CBS news correspondent, dies at 73
Aside from his longtime position as a reporter and White House correspondent, Knoller was also a historian of his own making. After consistently reporting from and about the White House, Knoller noticed a large gap in information about the goings-on of the president and his office. Going forward, he would be regarded as the “unofficial presidential historian and statistician” by his peers, solidifying his place in journalism and political history. -acs
NYT. 5 journalists among the 20 killed in Nasser Hospital strike in Gaza
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise for civilians, medical professionals, and journalists. On August 25, Israel bombed the Nasser Hospital killing at least 20 people, including 5 journalists. Gaza remains the deadliest place in the world for journalists. Netanyahu claims the military will conduct an investigation into the killings, however critics, including The AP and Reuters, claim Israel lacks the “willingness and ability to investigate itself in past incidents to rarely result in clarity and action,” after past investigations have failed to enact sanctions for the guilty parties. CPJ's reported journalist death toll has reached nearly 200 in Gaza alone. Further coverage: AP freelance reporter Mariam Dagga killed in Gaza hospital attack. -acs
Chicago-Sun Times. Renee Ferguson, landmark Chicago investigative reporter, dies at 75
Ferguson was the first Black woman in Chicago to serve as an on-air investigative reporter. According to her mentee, Regina Waldroup, her impact was significant, and she was devoted to journalism, not only as a storyteller but also as a dedicated reporter of truth. As an acclaimed and award-winning journalist, she demonstrated investigative prowess by clearing a wrongly convicted man of murder charges. -acs
KSNV. Las Vegas journalist Matthew Kelemen, known for his lively reporting on the city, murdered at 56
As a major contributor to Las Vegas Magazine, Kelemen wrote hundreds of pieces on the city, covering cultural and musical events, as well as celebrity profiles. He knew all things Vegas. According to the publication’s editor, Ken Miller, “Anybody who visited this town in the last 10 years who has read our magazine knows more about this town because of Matt.”
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The Georgetowner. Political columnist, Jules Witcover, dies at 98
With experience writing in countless newspapers for half a century, Witcover never gave up his craft. For 24 years, he co-wrote “Politics Today,” with Jack Germond, a column that lived through several wars and US presidencies. -acs
NYT. Michael Lydon, founding editor of Rolling Stone, dies at 82
Familiar with the big faces of the 60s, Lydon was no stranger to the secrets of rock ‘n’ roll. Starting out at Newsweek in the mid 60s, he secured his spot in music reporting when he was transferred to San Francisco, ultimately leading him to cover the Monterey International Pop Festival. -acs
Ekathimerini. Well-respected and “ethical” Greek journalist, Avra Grigoriou, dies at 68
Greek journalist Avra Grigoriou passed away earlier this month after succumbing to wounds from self-immolation at the Zappeion Gardens in Athens. Her last words were reportedly, “I didn’t even have anything to eat.”
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Institute for War and Peace Reporting. Dutch journalist, Derk Sauer, dies at 72
Known for his work in the Russian free press, Sauer dedicated his life to independent journalism. Derk Sauer founded the Moscow Times, now operated in Amsterdam, as a way to increase trustworthy reporting on Russia and uphold the integrity of journalism in the post-Soviet era. -acs
Boston Herald. 38 year veteran broadcast reporter of Boston 7News, Byron Barnett, dies at 69
Barnett was a member of the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame and worked at the station for over half his lifetime. According to the Boston Herald “Barnett covered crime stories, court cases, fires, big weather events, and human interest features, and he was the host of the long-running WHDH public affairs show Urban Updates.” -acs
Committee to Protect Journalists. 5 Al-Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza City
Over the weekend, 5 journalists were killed in a Gaza City tent known for housing members of the media. The air strike came after one of the deceased, Anas al-Sharif, was accused of terrorism by the Israeli government. At present, the number of journalists in Gaza drops daily, prompting concern for coverage of the war since foreign journalists are not permitted in the occupied territory. -acs
San Francisco Chronicle. Lynn Ludlow, SF State professor and acclaimed journalist, dies at 91
Ludlow worked at the now-defunct San Francisco Examiner for four decades as a writer and editor. He covered several iconic stories including ****Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s march from Selma to Montgomery, the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, and the Free Speech Movement at UC Berkeley. -acs
International News Safety Institute. Ángel Sevilla, director of Mexican media outlet Noticias 644, murdered in Sonora
According to INSI, "The outlet Ángel Sevilla directed had become a key source of information on security and local violence, delivered in real-time. He was the first of three journalists murdered in a three-day span." One of Sevilla's own reporters made the discovery, claiming he was trying to call his employer to inform him of the event before realizing Sevilla was among the victims. -acs
The Latin Times. Pedro Ronald Paz murdered in Mexico after wrapping up story on a local construction development
Local reporter for NotiExpres, Pedro Ronald Paz was amongst several murdered in the state of Guerrero in July. According to The Latin Times, he was walking through a commercial area when he was fatally shot 17 times by a group of armed men. -acs
The Washington Post. Richard Dyer, music journalist at the Boston Globe, dies at 82
Dyer spent three decades reviewing music at the Boston Globe, gaining fame for his taste and extensive knowledge of classical and opera. He was a tough and honest critic, and was revered for a 1973 piece in the NYT criticizing popular soprano Reneta Tabaldi. -acs
Washington Post. Morton Mintz, consumer affairs journalist, dies at 103
Known for exposing big businesses' negligence towards consumers, his most notable discovery linked physical deformities to the popular medicine thalidomide. -acs
International Federation of Journalists. Hundreds of journalists have been killed in Gaza since 2023
The death toll for journalists in Palestine has reached 174 confirmed casualties, with many more missing or wounded. The IFJ advises journalists to "wear professional safety equipment and not to travel without their media providing them with all the professional safety equipment needed to cover events." -acs
RSF. The number of journalists killed in Latin America in 2025 is already higher than last year
Thirteen journalists have been killed in Latin America this year, already exceeding the nine casualties reported in 2024. Mexico accounts for the majority of this violence, with eight journalist deaths in the past seven months. RSF urges Latin American governments to enhance protections for journalists. -acs
Washington Post. Ronnie Dugger, Progressive Texas Journalist dies at 95
Vocal advocate of the civil rights movement and critic of corporate America, Dugger was a staunch journalist unafraid of critics. -acs
Yahoo. Duff Hart-Davis, British author, historian, and journalist
Much beloved at the Sunday Telegraph, Hart-Davis was more than just a staffer, leaving behind a legacy of biographical works and in-depth studies on natural history. -acs
AP. Paul Shin, South Korean journalist dies at 84
Over his more than a half-century career, Paul Shin documented the consistently turbulent post-war landscape of his home country. -acs
NPR. David Gergen, who served as an advisor to four U.S. presidents, has passed away at the age of 83
Serving under Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton he acted “as a speechwriter, communications director and counselor to the president.” -acs
NYT. Rod Nordland chronicled the vulnerable in war zones
Covered most of the world’s major wars over four decades for The New York Times and other publications. -gjw
NYT. William Langewiesche, pilot, incisive chronicler of world's disasters
Fearless reporter traveled the world immersing himself in stories of upheaval. See Newsjunkie's obituary here, with illustration by Peter Landau. -gjw
CJR. Bill Moyer, journalist and Covering Climate Now founder
Working hard throughout his life to get news outlets to cover serious news, Moyer left nothing but a strong journalistic legacy in his wake. During his life he worked with presidents and politicians across the board, his final project “CCNow had organized 323 news outlets across the US and around the world to do one week of dedicated climate reporting.” -acs
CPJ: 19 Journalists Killed so far in 2025
15 in the Levant, 1 in Sudan, 1 in Nepal, 1 in India, 1 in Ukraine
NBC. UPDATE: Viktoriia Roshchyna was tortured and had her organs removed in Russian captivity, report says.
12 news outlets join Forbidden Stories to report on the 2023 captured, torture, and death of Ms. Roshchyna after she traveled to the Russian-occupied region of Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine to report on the illegal detention and torture of Ukrainians.
The Guardian. ‘If I die, I want a loud death’: Gaza photojournalist killed
Fatima Hassouna was killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit her home in northern Gaza. Ten members of her family, including her pregnant sister, were also killed.
NYT. Max Frankel, former executive editor of NYT, dies at 94
He fled Nazi Germany and climbed to the top of American journalism as a Pulitzer-winning reporter for the Times, and later its executive editor. He spoke no English until he was ten years old. - gjw
Guardian. Jane Barbara Reed, editor of Women’s Own monthly, dies at 84
Influential voice for women in the UK during the emergence of the feminist movement. - gjw
WP. Founder-editor of Mother Jones magazine, Jeffrey Klein, dies at 77
Launched investigations into corporate malfeasance, political corruption and the influence between big business and elected officials. - gjw
CPJ. Palestinian reporters Hossam Shabat & Mohammed Mansour killed by IDF
Committee to Protect Journalists questions whether they were deliberately targeted by Israeli forces (journalists are protected under the Geneva Conventions, of which Israel is a signatory). - gjw
NYT. Pioneering Asian-American journalist, K.W. Lee, dies at 96
Journalist whose reporting led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row in California. Also covered the Koreatown -Los Angeles community in the wake of the Rodney King police trial riots in 1992.- gjw
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Eight journalists killed so far in 2025
According to CPJ data set, seven journalists have been killed so far this year.
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Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Myanmar’s military government murders local news correspondent
Myat Thu Tan, a contributor to the local news website Western News and correspondent for several independent Myanmar news outlets, was shot and killed on January 31, 2024, while in military custody in Mrauk-U in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State. - acb
DW.com (Deutsche Welle). India: Local reporters face risk of violence, murder
India: Eight journalists imprisoned in 2024 - acb
The New York Times. Selwyn Raab dies: Tenacious journalist who covered the mob
An investigative reporter for NYT and others, exposed the Mafia's influence and reach, and who helped exonerate men wrongly convicted of notorious 1960s killings. He died in Manhattan, age 90. - gjw
124 journalists were killed in 2024, mostly Palestinians in Israel's Gaza war, as global conflicts heightened threats to the press. - jy
AP. Reid G. Miller, AP international correspondent and editor, dies at 90
Reid G. Miller, a respected correspondent and editor who covered major global events—from the Rwandan genocide to U.S. interventions in Central America—has died. - jy
CPJ. Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war
Over 100 journalists have died in Gaza since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war. -jy
WP. Jules Feiffer, cartoonist of acerbic wit and satire, dies at 95
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 95. He was known for his social commentary, particularly in Greenwich Village, and created a long-running comic strip for The Village Voice that spanned 40 years. - jy
Newsjunkie obit on Jules Feiffer, with portrait by Peter Landau, here.
Detroit Free Press. Nancy Laughlin, former Detroit Free Press editor who nurtured people and newspapers, dies at 72
The Guardian. Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says
IWMF. Statement on Death of Victoria Roshchyna, 2022 Courage Award Winner
Newsjunkie. David Burnham, with illustration by Peter Landau
Deadline. David Burnham Dies: New York Times Investigative Reporter Whose Work Inspired ‘Serpico’ Was 91.
Reuters. Belal Jadallah, Hassouna Sleem and Sary Mansour killed in Gaza
Willamette Week. In remembrance: Reuter’s journalist Issam Abdallah killed in Gaza, October 16, 2023