CBC News journalist Johnston passes away
The following excerpt was sent out: Janice Johnston, a CBC journalist whose decades-long career shaped justice and crime reporting in Edmonton and Alberta, died Friday. She was 62. Johnston, who was born in London, Ont., on March 2, 1960, died of cancer after a brief illness. Johnston covered Alberta courts and crime for more than […]
Hounshell, On Politics editor at the NY Times, passes away
Blake Hounshell, On Politics editor at The New York Times passed away on Tuesday in Washington, aged 44. Hounshell had held top editorial posts at Politico, where he worked for seven years, before joining the Times. Some of his posts include serving as editor in chief of Politico Magazine and as managing editor for Washington […]
LA Times breaking news reporter Yee passes away
Gregory Yee, a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times has died at the age of 33. Reports say that “at the Hollywood bungalow where he lived, apparently from complications from a respiratory issue.” Previously, Yee covered crime for the Long Beach Press-Telegram and criminal justice for the Post and Courier in South Carolina. […]
Dowling, Hollywood Reporter editor in chief for 17 years, dies at 83
Robert Dowling, who ran The Hollywood Reporter for 17 years as publisher and editor in chief, died Friday from cancer at the age of 83. Mike Barnes of The Hollywood Reporter writes, “The publication saw huge growth under Dowling amid an explosion in media coverage of Hollywood, and he helped reshape THR into a fierce, underdog rival to […]
KC Star VP and editorial page editor Lindenberger passes
Michael Lindenberger, vice president and editorial page editor at the Kansas City Star, has died aged 51. Previously, Lindenberger was at the Houston Chronicle, where he also won a Pulitzer Prize. During his 14 years at The Dallas Morning News he held several posts, including columnist, city hall reporter and Washington correspondent for business. A […]
Dallas Biz Journal staff photographer Dean dies
Jake Dean, a staff photographer at the Dallas Business Journal, died Saturday. Editor in chief Jeffrey Schnick writes, “As a publication that serves an executive audience, Jake had to wear a few distinct hats. He required the creative touch of a portrait photographer (posed, candid and conceptual), the adaptability of a documentarian (photos, video and scripts) and […]
Milner, former Globe and Mail biz journalist, dies at 74
Brian Milner, a former business journalist for The (Toronto) Globe and Mail, died Nov. 26 at the age of 74 due to complications from gastrointestinal surgery. Tim Kiladze of the Globe and Mail writes, “Milner made a name for himself writing for Report on Business, covering autos and the banks, and he also wrote (and ghostwrote) books, […]
Longtime TV biz journalist Mendelson dies at 70
Longtime KCAL 9 business reporter Alan Mendelson, best known for his “Best Buys” segments highlighting consumer deals on clothing, electronics and other items, which later became a standalone program, has died at age 70. A story in the Los Angeles Daily News states, “Mendelson was a KCAL fixture for almost two decades, including much of […]
CNBC erroneously posts, tweets death of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Business news channel CNBC deleted a story and a tweet that said that the Rev. Jesse Jackson had died at the age of 81. In a tweet from the public relations department, the channel said the error was caused while “attempting to troubleshoot a technical issue.” CNBC apologized to Rev. Jackson and readers for the […]
Finke, Deadline founder and entertainment industry reporter, dies at 68
Nikki Finke, a longtime reporter who covered the entertainment industry and then founded industry publication, died Sunday at 68 after a prolonged illness. Erik Pederson of Deadline writes, “The famously reclusive Finke founded her site as Deadline Hollywood Daily, the 24/7 Internet version of her long-running print column “Deadline Hollywood” for LA Weekly. She posted firsthand accounts of […]
