Journalists who died on January 17

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

• 2007 Art Buchwald

  Art Buchwald was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American humorist best known for his long-running newspaper column that satirized political and social events. Renowned for his sharp wit and incisive commentary, Buchwald was a leading figure in American journalism and humor throughout the mid-20th century. [bio]