Wall Street Journal editor dies at 66

Washington Times ^ | 12/11/03 | Ralph Z. Hallow

[kattracks]

Former Wall Street Journal editorial-page editor Robert L. Bartley, described by President Bush as one of the most influential journalists in the country, died of cancer in a New York hospital yesterday. He was 66.

Over the past 30 years, Mr. Bartley had shaped the Journal editorial pages into a daily, highly entertaining classroom for already educated readers.

[afuturegovernor]

This is said news. He was such a great influence at the WSJ. He will be missed.

[larryjohnson]

Just read about this on Drudge via Peggy Noonen. I consider my self a conservative but often not very up on people whom I should. I did not know of this man but knew WSJ editorials. Shocking too that he was my age. When he became editor of the WSJ in 1972 I was very involved in my AF programs. I guess he wanted no limelight.