Journalists who died on February 17

Take a focused look at the journalists who passed away on February 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1994 Randy Shilts

  Renowned for his investigative journalism and advocacy for LGBTQ rights.

• 2016 Mohamed Hassanein Heikal

  Prominent Egyptian journalist, political commentator, and influential writer who was a close confidant of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and...