Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted October 3, 2022 Jerzy Urban (wiki), Polish journalist, commentator and writer, dead at 89. Urban was the mouthpiece for the communist regime in Poland from 1981 to 1989. Also a Holocaust survivor. Later became the publisher of a satirical newspaper. He was sentenced by a court for offending Pope John Paul II, and became known in the internet age as Dr. Earman because... well... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted October 9, 2022 https://deadline.com/2022/10/nikki-finke-tribute-deadline-hollywood-pete-hammond-commentary-1235139456/ American journalist and blogger Nikki Finke has died aged 68. She was the founder of Deadline news. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted October 22, 2022 Russian journalist, and I use this term very loosely, Oleg Klokov killed why fleeing Cherson. He and some fellow propagandists tried to cross the Dnjepr river in a stolen van filled with loot when they were attacked by Ukdranian forces on the Antonovsky bridge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 23, 2022 A Tweet from Scots 'journalist'/activist/former Labour parliamentary candidate/aspiring Islamic terrorist Alex Tiffin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted October 27, 2022 Susana Naspolini dies at 49 years old reporter for TV Globo, in Brazil, she was fighting cancer in the basin for 2 years Morre a jornalista Susana Naspolini, aos 49 anos (globo.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted October 29, 2022 Guardian Columnist and former Granta editor Ian Jack has died aged 77. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/oct/29/ian-jack-guardian-columnist-and-former-granta-editor-dies-aged-77 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted November 1, 2022 Associated Press science writer Randolph E. Schmid has died at 78. Watch his face in all its glory: https://www.hotsr.com/news/2022/nov/01/schmid-ap-science-writer-with-light-touch-dies/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted November 2, 2022 Pioneering restaurant critic Gael Greene, died at 89 years: https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/11/01/new-york-magazine-restaurant-critic-detroit-born-gael-greene-has-died/69609740007/ She became famous as a restaurant critic for New York magazine in 1968, when few chefs were famous and America's food obsession had yet to blossom. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted November 10, 2022 Fred Hickman (wiki) reportedly dead at 66. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 12, 2022 On 09/11/2022 at 20:25, Ulitzer95 said: Fred Hickman (wiki) reportedly dead at 66. Except he was a presenter not a journalist. Popular face over the years at CNN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted November 12, 2022 49 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Except he was a presenter not a journalist. Popular face over the years at CNN. It must be hard to be wrong 100% of the time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted November 16, 2022 On 05/10/2020 at 11:38, Ulitzer95 said: Interestingly Sir Peregrine's older brother is still alive, and notable in his own right. In fact, he'll obit for sure: Author Sir Simon Towneley (wiki) will turn 99 in December. Sir Simon Towneley death notice: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/260720/towneley aged 100. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 8, 2022 Jule Campbell, the founding editor of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, died November 19th. She was 96. Her death was being reported on December 7th. She worked at Glamour prior to her stint at SI Swimsuit. https://swimsuit.si.com/swimnews/si-swimsuit-founding-editor-jule-campbell-has-died 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,392 Posted December 10, 2022 American sports journalist Grant Wahl dead at 48. Was in Qatar covering the World Cup. Likely to be a huge story given his prominence and his recent detainment for wearing a rainbow shirt 2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted December 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, tracy said: American sports journalist Grant Wahl dead at 48. Was in Qatar covering the World Cup. Likely to be a huge story given his prominence and his recent detainment for wearing a rainbow shirt Seems to have died while covering the Argentina/Netherlands match but looks like his brother is convinced he was murdered. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl977mRJ-R8/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 295 Posted December 10, 2022 20 minutes ago, tracy said: American sports journalist Grant Wahl dead at 48. Was in Qatar covering the World Cup. Likely to be a huge story given his prominence and his recent detainment for wearing a rainbow shirt That's pretty sussy considering the circumstances. I wonder if Qatar will cover it up and pretend it's a "suicide". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,046 Posted December 10, 2022 I remember seing him interact with someone on Twitter a few days ago about that photo of him with the rainbow shirt… that’s really suspect and sad.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted December 10, 2022 10 hours ago, When The said: That's pretty sussy considering the circumstances. I wonder if Qatar will cover it up and pretend it's a "suicide". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted December 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: I remember seing him interact with someone on Twitter a few days ago about that photo of him with the rainbow shirt… that’s really suspect and sad.. It could be suspect but I'm afraid being unwell, stressed out and in a tense situation (Qatar, and also that Quarterfinal was quite dramatic) are the perfect storm for an unexpected heart attack too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 11, 2022 Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a pioneering feminist and the co-founder of Ms Magazine, has died. She was 84. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/dorothy-pitman-hughes-pioneering-feminist-co-founded-ms-magazine-dies-rcna61133 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,984 Posted December 11, 2022 Divino Fonseca died at the age of 80 on 12/9, a respected sports journalist in the Brazilian press Luto! Morre Divino Fonseca, cronista esportivo referência no Rio Grande do Sul ~ O Curioso do Futebol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,046 Posted December 12, 2022 another journalist dead while in the World Cup. Khalid al-Misslam has died yesterday, he was a qatar journalist and photographer. No detail on his age or the reason of his death has been given for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted December 12, 2022 Victor Lewis Smith has died! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11529197/Writer-broadcaster-Victor-Lewis-Smith-dies-aged-65.html#comments-11529197 I always used to read his columns in the standard while commuting in the 90s. Excellent writer. I think they were TV reviews he wrote, always very funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted December 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Youth in Asia said: Victor Lewis Smith has died! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11529197/Writer-broadcaster-Victor-Lewis-Smith-dies-aged-65.html#comments-11529197 I always used to read his columns in the standard while commuting in the 90s. Excellent writer. I think they were TV reviews he wrote, always very funny. Very sad. TV these days is more insipid and dull than ever, only without his withering criticisms 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted December 14, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 02:17, tracy said: American sports journalist Grant Wahl dead at 48. Was in Qatar covering the World Cup. Likely to be a huge story given his prominence and his recent detainment for wearing a rainbow shirt As revealed in this message from Grant Wahl's wife, Celine, his cause of death was an undetected aortic aneurysm, as determined by the autopsy performed by the the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
