JR976evil 905 Posted January 23, 2011 There are quite a few hacks out there not much longer for this world, many still writing regularly.Sir Peregrine Worsthorne (b. 1923) former editor of the Sunday Telegraph, still contributes the odd column here and there to various publications I believe.US film critic Roger Ebert (b. 1942) famed for his thumbs/up down criteria along with the late Gene Siskel, has had extensive treatment for thyroid cancer over the past few years including large sections of his jaw removed can now no longer speak as a result, though he continues to write regular film reviews and is a prolific Tweeter. Has said he will not undergo any further treatment if the cancer comes back, definitely one to bear in mind for the 2012 list I reckon. Plenty of potential for puns too - "Ebert Gets Two Thumbs Down" "Last Picture Show For Ebert" "Movie Fades to Black" "Roger, Over and Out" or how about "Hopefully Not A Thumbs Down at The Pearly Gates" deserving of his own thread really.Derek Jameson (b. 1929), former Mirror editor went on to become Radio 2 DJ and prolific TV presenter and personality, spotted recently on BBC2's The Young Ones (no, not that one).That's just for starters really, must be many others I haven't thought of, what do people think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted January 23, 2011 I think you have started with fire in your dead pooling belly JR976evil, keep 'em comin. Re the journos, a surprisingly large number of the ground-breaking American 'New Journalists' - Tom Wolfe, Gay Talese etc, still breathe and remain highly obit worthy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted January 23, 2011 Gay Talese Would be ironic if he died of the flu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted January 23, 2011 US news veteran Dan Rather turns 80 this year, no longer broadcasting but regularly bemoaning the state of modern journalism. Kenneth Kendall, aged 86 now retired, also seen recently on the Young Ones. Though he may be more associated now with Ask the Family and other quiz shows, Robert Robinson was a noted journalist and is one worth watching at 83. One-time ITN anchor Alistair Burnett, now aged 82, at the point where will he likely only make the news on his passing. Brian Sewell, 80 in July. Brian Walden, 78. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted January 25, 2011 Former 60 Minutes anchor Mike Wallace (b. 1918) retired 2008 said to be in poor health, has suffered from clinical depression... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) While researching General Giap (who'll turn 100 this summer, at my disadvantage) on the web I ran into an article by historian and journalist Stanley Karnow. At 86, he's getting on considerably. As a Pulitzer Prize winner and a journo himself he may well get a UK obit. It seems he stays under deadpoolers' radar. May well be worth a punt in 2012. Edit to add: The caption below the picture in an article at www.cleveland.com, whatever that may be, reads: This July 8, 2009, photo shows journalist and Vietnam-war expert Stanley Karnow, seated, in Washington paying respects to the first American causalities killed in Vietnam in 1959. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, NATO's top commander in Afghanistan, and Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. special envoy to the country, telephoned Karnow on July 27 to discuss the two conflicts. He's quite a story-teller, too. A talk about our respected favourite . regards, Hein Edited June 1, 2011 by Magere Hein Reasonably recent picture, link to interview added. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted October 11, 2011 Not the easiest story to put over to a newsdesk when Claire Hollingworth got in touch to say World War II was about to start. I can imagine the reaction: "Is there a press release?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted November 5, 2011 Andy Rooney has died http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hFeVvkjINACyNTd4fpBb8wwQtVPA?docId=73e0a401213c4b33af4cdc8ad3bb2aba How do you get the link where I can just have "Andy Rooney" rather than all that spiel? Like this, you mean? regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 24, 2011 Malcolm Brabant, the BBC's man in Athens, has been seriously ill for several months - both physically and mentally - after allegedly suffering a severe allergic reaction to a yellow fever vaccine. The comments at the end of that article quote from his wife's Facebook page: My husband has had another long and difficult day. He is now in a heart unit after having suffered an embolism that's gone to his lungs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Another BBC journalist,their former health correspondent Richard Hannaford, has died from cancer at 49 http://www.guardian....naford-obituary Edited November 25, 2011 by Magere Hein Two posts merged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 26, 2011 One of Americas most distinguished jouralists of the 20th century Tom Wicker has died at 85 http://www.nytimes.c...at-85.html?_r=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted December 12, 2011 Ex-BBC journo Philip Cottrell http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/exbbc-man-died-in-vicious-attack-16089835.html?r=RSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 1, 2012 So, in what was my attempt at a "smart" pick this year, I opted for 29-year-old Times journalist Mary Bowers, who saw in the new year in a coma after being hit by a lorry. The news on the hack jungle telegraph regarding her ranges from "very grim" through to "she's totally making humming noises now, that's like being alive" depending on who you talk to, so I'm not celebrating that choice just yet. However, the Times has decided to launch a cycle-safety campaign resultantly, meaning that a massive picture of Ms Bowers will be appearing on the front cover of The Thunderer tomorrow. Keep 'em peeled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted February 14, 2012 US novelist & latter scandal-hack Dominick Dunne http://www.himho.com/dominick-dunne-died-7309/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 15, 2012 US novelist & latter scandal-hack Dominick Dunne http://www.himho.com...unne-died-7309/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted February 15, 2012 It's getting bad when people are dying twice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,582 Posted February 15, 2012 Former 'Royal Reporter' James Whitaker has died this morning, aged 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,126 Posted February 15, 2012 Former 'Royal Reporter' James Whitaker has died this morning, aged 71. Did we know he was ill? No matter, I'm annoyed with myself for not picking him as he always looked like the type to drop dead of a heart attack anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted February 15, 2012 Former 'Royal Reporter' James Whitaker has died this morning, aged 71. awww that's a shame. he'll miss the jubilee party Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 15, 2012 Former 'Royal Reporter' James Whitaker has died this morning, aged 71. awww that's a shame. he'll miss the jubilee party With any luck he'll get to watch it with Prince Philip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted February 15, 2012 US novelist & latter scandal-hack Dominick Dunne http://www.himho.com...unne-died-7309/ Am I missing something here? Dominick Dunne died nearly 3 years ago, in 2009. Either you've got a very slow news feed, there Grand Pablo, or it takes you a while to report a death. I thought Godot's 11 month hiatus between Gary Mason's death and then reporting it on here was a DL record never to be beaten... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,582 Posted February 17, 2012 Express journo Michael O'Flaherty, who "who helped track down Great train robber ronnie Biggs" has died after a long illness. He was 74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 17, 2012 Two-time Pulitzer winner and New York Times foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid has died of an asthma attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted February 19, 2012 US novelist & latter scandal-hack Dominick Dunne http://www.himho.com...unne-died-7309/ Am I missing something here? Dominick Dunne died nearly 3 years ago, in 2009. Either you've got a very slow news feed, there Grand Pablo, or it takes you a while to report a death. I thought Godot's 11 month hiatus between Gary Mason's death and then reporting it on here was a DL record never to be beaten... How embarrassing...I have a crap reason behind this, but should have checked the better half's facts first...if you want something doing right... More up to date, former Deputy Editor of the Mail on Sunday, Jim Anderson. I wonder why they called him 'Big'? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2103243/Big-Jim-Anderson-The-Mail-Sunday-dies-aged-73.html?ITO=1490 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted February 20, 2012 Kinda feel I could become the "dying journalist" guy on these forums. Guardian hack Simon Ricketts has thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, which means he has little chance of making it past more than a decade and, if his upcoming operation isn't a success, he could be out for the count within the next few months. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
