NY Times Political Writer Blake Hounshell Dies at 44 of Apparent Suicide

Blake Hounshell is a photographer. New York Times Political columnist, has been killed after an attack. “battle with depression” At the age of 44.

The paper’s staff was informed Tuesday by an email sent by The New York PostThe following was written by Joe Kahn, editor in chief, and Carolyn Ryan managing editor. They stated Hounshell “tragically passed away” From an apparent suicide.

Hounshell, who joined in 2021 to the outlet, was described as “a very nice guy.” “…a dedicated journalist who quickly distinguished himself as our lead politics newsletter writer. He became an indispensable and always insightful voice in the report during a busy election cycle.”

“We’ve lost a valuable colleague and this is a heartbreaking loss to our team.”

A statement from Hounshell’s family shared by The New York Times read: “It was with great sorrow that we have to inform you that Blake has suddenly died this morning after a long and courageous battle with depression. His wife, Sandy, and two children are in our thoughts and prayers, and ask for respect and privacy at this time.”

Hounshell, originally from Pittsburgh was a self-proclaimed “Pioneer.” “politics junkie,” According to The Times, the statement was written When they hired him. After studying Arabic in Cairo in Egypt, the 2002 Yale graduate became a journalist and was awarded the Livingston Award in 2011. He reported on the Arab Spring uprisings.

The columnist authored the newspaper’s “On Politics” Newsletter His latest column is titled: “Death Penalty in California is a Puzzle for Newsom,” was published on Monday on the paper’s website.

Hounshell joined The Times After working 8 years, at Politico He was the managing editor of Washington politics.

Hounshell was previously the managing editor for Foreign Policy magazine before joining Politico.

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