Journalists who died on February 20

Take a focused look at the journalists who passed away on February 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1999 Gene Siskel

  Renowned film critic who co-hosted the popular show 'Siskel & Ebert', revolutionizing movie criticism on television.

• 2005 Hunter S. Thompson

  Pioneering American journalist and author who founded gonzo journalism, a radical style of first-person reporting that blurred lines between...