Brian Donovan (journalist)

Brian Donovan (died June 20, 2018) was an American journalist for Newsday who won the Pulitzer Prize twice, in 1970 and in 1995.[1] He was inducted into the Press Club of Long Island's Hall of Fame.[2]

Early years

Donovan was born and raised in Syracuse, New York and had one sibling. His parents were William Donovan, a commercial insurance agent, and Marion Donovan. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Syracuse University.[3]

Career

He first worked for three years at the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, and was then hired by Newsday in 1967. He retired from Newsday in 2002 to focus on a book, "Hard Driving" about Wendell Scott.[4]

Family

Donovan was married to Ellen Kanner,[5] with whom he had two children.[6]

References
  1. Award-winning Newsday reporter Brian Donovan dies at 77
  2. "Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Brian Donovan dies at 77". Press Club of Long Island. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  3. "Award-winning Newsday reporter dies at 77". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  4. "Award-winning Newsday reporter dies at 77". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  5. "Ellen B. Kanner Bride of Brian Donovan". Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  6. "Award-winning Newsday reporter dies at 77". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-11-11.


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