Political satirist and author dead at 74 as tributes flow to famed writer

FORMER Editor of National Lampoon and beloved journalist Partick PJ O’Rourke has reportedly died as he’s mourned for his “great literary accomplishments.” News of the journalist’s death hit social media on Tuesday. O’Rourke was 74. Peter Sagal, the host of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! on NPR, confirmed the news on Twitter, saying: “I’m afraid it’s true. Our panelist and my dear friend PJ O’Rourke has passed away.” Writer Drew Cline also affirmed O’Rourke’s death, saying: “I just confirmed with PJ’s publicist that it’s true. RIP, my friend. You’ll be deeply, deeply missed. Damnit.” A fixture in journalism, O’Rourke was… Read Full Article