Blake Hounshell, a political columnist for The New York Times, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, aged 44, in Washington. His family confirmed the news, saying he had died “after a long and brave battle with depression.” According to authorities, the incident is being treated as a suicide. Editor-in-Chief Joseph Kahn and editor-in-chief Carolyn Ryan both announced the news to magazine staff in a memo, saying:
“We regret to inform you that our colleague Blake Hounshell has passed away. Blake is a hard-working journalist who quickly rose to become our main political newsletter writer and a keen observer of our country’s political situation. During a busy election season, he has become an invaluable voice and is always felt in the reporting.”
The editors also discuss Blake Hounshell’s accomplishments as an employee, as he has been with the company since 2021. Furthermore, according to his Twitter page, the journalist has been active active on social media just hours before his death.
“A friend, a fellow journalist, a good advocate for my work,” netizen, friends and colleagues grieve over the passing of Blake Hounshell.
The death of The New York Times “On Politics” editor startled countless social media users, friends and colleagues. One social media user apparently connected to Blake wrote on Twitter:
Like many others, I am heartbroken and at a loss for words about Blake Hounshell’s (@blakehounshell) pass. A friend, a fellow journalist, a good supporter of my career – and a college classmate. We will all miss you very, very much.
– Melissa Chan (@melissakchan) January 10, 2023
The reactions of others to the news were as follows:
Blake Hounshell is a fellow stroke survivor, and one of the first interviews I did when I got back on the campaign trail and struggled to find my words.
He showed compassion and humanity in a way that few others have.
This is so sad.
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) January 10, 2023
Blake Hounshell is survived by his wife, Sandy Choi, and their two children, David and Astrid.
Blake Hounshell, born 1987 in California, attended Yale University and began his career with Foreign Policy magazine in 2006. He later worked for a number of different companies until joining The New York Times in 2021. He also spent a considerable amount of time in Cairo studying Arabic and covering Arab politics. Although little is known about Blake’s personal life, it is said that he lives in northwest Washington with his family and leaves behind his wife, Sandy Choi, and children, David and Astrid.
The New York Times also announced that they will support the family in any way the family feels comfortable. Joseph Kahn and Carolyn Ryan noted in their letter to employees:
“Blake is devoted to his family and is friends with many in our political groups and in Washington who have worked with him for many years. We will be contacting you shortly to provide more information on how to help his family.”
On the other hand, people on the internet are raising awareness about mental health concerns and how a professional can handle suicidal feelings. Blake’s friends and family are also sharing information about organizations that can help individuals deal with mental health issues so they don’t turn to suicide.
Categories: Biography
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