All articles tagged with #pulitzer prize
Ann Hornaday, the longtime chief film critic for The Washington Post, has died at age 66 following a battle with glioblastoma. She served the publication for over two decades, earning a 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalist status and authoring 'Talking Pictures.' Colleagues and outlets remember her not only for her sharp, accessible reviews but for her profound warmth and mentorship within the entertainment industry.
Ann Hornaday, the longtime chief film critic for The Washington Post, died on October 18 at her home in Baltimore at the age of 66. Known for championing the craft of filmmaking and helping readers navigate the complexities of cinema, Hornaday was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and the author of a book dedicated to the art of watching movies. Her passing marks the end of a significant tenure in media criticism, where she balanced the enduring magic of film with its occasional disappointments for a national audience.
Annie Dillard, the acclaimed American writer known for blending poetic intensity with theological inquiry, has died at age 81. Her 1974 work 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' won the Pulitzer Prize and established her as a major voice in nature writing. While some critics praised her lyrical style, others criticized her perceived social detachment. Dillard’s legacy includes a deep engagement with Hasidic philosophy and a commitment to rigorous, immersive writing.
Annie Dillard, the acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' has died at age 81 in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Her 1974 work, which explored the natural world in Virginia, established her as a leading figure in nonfiction and wilderness writing. Known for her diverse output, including novels, poetry, and essays, Dillard rejected the 'nature writer' label, preferring to view her work as theological inquiry. Her death was confirmed by her literary editor, Maggie Nelson.
Annie Dillard, the acclaimed American nonfiction writer known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning *Pilgrim at Tinker Creek*, has died at age 81. Her work, which blended scientific observation with spiritual awe, redefined nature writing and influenced generations of authors. While some outlets emphasize her technical mastery and discipline, others highlight her role as a pioneer for women in wilderness literature and her unique ability to make readers feel the 'menace' of the natural world.
Annie Dillard, the acclaimed American essayist and author of the 1974 bestseller 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' has died at age 81. Her death was confirmed by her literary executor, Maggie Nelson. Dillard was a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s, widely compared to Henry David Thoreau for her luminous prose and deep engagement with the natural world. She won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for 'Tinker Creek' and later received the 2014 National Humanities Medal. Born in Pittsburgh, she spent her later years in seclusion in Washington state and Massachusetts, continuing to write across multiple genres while largely withdrawing from public life.
Slava 'Sal' Veder, a renowned Associated Press photographer who won the Pulitzer Prize, has died at the age of 99. Known for documenting major historical events in California, including the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978, Veder was remembered by colleagues as a humble mentor who emphasized the connection between images and narrative. He retired from the AP in 1993 and is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pat Oliphant, the Australian-born cartoonist who helped redefine modern political cartooning and won the 1967 Pulitzer for a Ho Chi Minh drawing he disliked, died at 90 in Santa Fe. Over six decades he drew for the Denver Post, Washington Star, and a wide syndication, popularized horizontal panels and hand shading, and used the Punk the penguin to voice controversial views; his fearless, confrontational style earned both praise as intellectual and criticism from groups offended by his work. He retired in 2015 due to failing eyesight, briefly returned online in 2017 to lampoon Trump, and is survived by his son Grant and two daughters.
Gordon S. Wood, the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian of the American Revolution and Brown University professor emeritus, died at age 92 after a motor-vehicle/pedestrian accident. A prolific scholar and public figure, Wood authored influential works such as The Radicalism of the American Revolution and was honored with the National Humanities Medal in 2011 for illuminating the founding of the United States, leaving a significant impact on both academia and public understanding of America's origins.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood, longtime Brown University professor and Obama National Humanities Medal recipient, died after being struck by a car in a Shaw's supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island. The driver is cooperating with investigators and no charges have been filed as police continue to investigate.
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Gordon S. Wood, a Brown University professor emeritus who helped redefine the study of the American Revolution, died at 92 after being struck by a car in a Rhode Island supermarket parking lot. The driver cooperated with police, and Wood’s death was confirmed by his daughter; he was a prominent critic of the 1619 Project and authored several landmark works on America’s origins.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood, 92, was struck by a motorist in a Shaw's Supermarket parking lot in East Providence, RI, and died from his injuries. The driver remained on scene and cooperates with police; the crash is under investigation with no charges filed. Wood was Brown University's professor emeritus and a leading scholar of the American Revolution.
The Washington Post staff won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for public service for revealing how the Trump administration sought to transform the federal government, exposing secret actions across agencies and the human impact on Americans; photographer Jahi Chikwendiu won for a heart-wrenching six-month photo essay following a dying father and his newborn, while the Post was a finalist for national reporting on the immigration crackdown.
Daniel Kraus won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for Angel Down, with Bess Wohl’s Liberation among the arts winners, as the 2026 announcements spotlight a diverse slate of literary and stage-related awardees.
Pulitzer Prize winners span genres this year, with Daniel Kraus’s Angel Down—a WWI narrative told in a single sentence—and Bess Wohl’s Liberation, a feminist memory play, among awards across history, biography, memoir, general nonfiction, poetry and music, including Jill Lepore’s We the People and Amanda Vaill’s Pride and Pleasure.