Max Frankel, Former New York Times Executive Editor, Passes Away at 94

Max Frankel, Former New York Times Executive Editor, Passes Away at 94

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Career and Contributions

, who served as the executive editor from 1986 to 1994, died at 94, leaving behind a legacy of expanding the paper's coverage and inclusivity within the newsroom.

Frankel's journalism career was marked by significant achievements, including winning a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Nixon's trip to and playing a pivotal role in publishing the .

Personal Life and Legacy

Born in and fleeing to the as a child refugee from , Frankel's early experiences shaped his perspectives on journalism and objectivity.

After retirement, Frankel continued to influence public discourse, notably with his opinion piece on the Trump-Russia allegations, despite facing a defamation lawsuit from the Trump campaign.
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