Journalists who died on August 18

Take a focused look at the journalists who passed away on August 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 Robert Novak

  Robert Novak was a prominent American journalist, columnist, and political commentator, known for his work as a conservative syndicated columnist and as co-host of CNN's "Crossfire." He had a lengthy career in Washington, reporting and analyzing U.S. politics for nearly five decades. [bio]