David Rakoff, acclaimed humorist, dies at 47 The humorist who developed a loyal following of readers and radio listeners has died after a long illness David Rakoff of 'This American Life' dies By Adam B. Vary Essayist, contributor to NPR show, and actor known for his sharp, sardonic wit had battled cancer David Rakoff, Award-Winning Humorist, Dies at 47 Mr. Rakoff, a humorist and essayist, was known for his incisive wit and keen eye for the preposterous. Canadian-born writer David Rakoff dead at 47 Acclaimed humorist wrote for Newsweek, New York Times, and won Thurber Prize Humorist David Rakoff dies at 47 David Rakoff, who has died so very much too young -- at 47 -- most likely as a result of the tumor he announced he was battling in 2010, though details haven't emerged. David Rakoff Dies at 47 The Thurber Prize-winning author and performer lost a long battle with illness. read more David Rakoff: 'There Is No Answer As To Why Me' Writer and humorist David Rakoff, who died Thursday at the age of 47, wrote with a perfect balance of wit and gravity about the cancer that would ultimately take his life. Fresh Air remembers Rakoff with excerpts from two interviews in 2001 and 2010. David Rakoff, a Storyteller Who Laughed at the World and Himself David Rakoff, the author of the essay collections "Fraud," "Don't Get Too Comfortable" and "Half Empty" and a frequent contributor to "This American Life," died on Thursday night. He was 47. ArtsBeat: David Rakoff, Humorist and Essayist, Dies at 47 David Rakoff, the author of the essay collections "Fraud," "Don't Get Too Comfortable" and "Half Empty" and a frequent contributor to "This American Life," died on Thursday night. He was 47. Author David Rakoff dies, Oprah interview Rihanna, P.M. Entertainement News Links The afternoon's top entertainment stories and links from around the Web
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