Popular New York Times columnist, David Carr has died at the age of 58, the paper reports.
Celebrated New York Times columnist dies suddenly at 58
Carr is said to have suddenly collapsed at the paper’s newsroom on Thursday, February 12.
Recommended articles
He was rushed to the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Carr, joined the Times in 2002, wrote the widely read “Media Equation” column that appeared in the Monday business section of the paper and focused on "media as it intersects with business, culture and government.”
"He was the finest media reporter of his generation, a remarkable and funny man who was one of the leaders of our newsroom," Times’ Executive Editor, Dean Baquet said in response to his death.
ADVERTISEMENT
Carr overcame a long battle with drug addiction to become one of the most recognizable and respected journalists in the US.
He is survived by his wife Jill Rooney Carr and three daughters, Maddie, Erin and Meagan.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Election tribunal receives 15 petitions in Akwa Ibom
Benue Governor-elect, Alia, receives Certificate of Return
INEC issues Certificates of Return to Makinde, Assembly members-elect
Akpabio declines EFCC invitation, cites pneumonia, cardiac arrhythmia
Tinubu nominates Wale Edun into Presidential Transition Council
Kano Governor-elect, Yusuf, promises people oriented democracy
Zimbabwe sets aside $24m to combat cholera
Gov. Mohammed, 31 Bauchi lawmakers-elect to get Certificates of Return Friday – INEC
Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Chairman, 5 Board members of CCB
Pulse Sports
Victor Osimhen: Where should the Super Eagles striker go this summer?
Peseiro chasing Rohr’s feat as the Super Eagles resume campaign
Nigerian sensation Gift Orban wanted by AC Milan and Napoli
ADVERTISEMENT
