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Studs Terkel Dead at 96

October 31, 2008 on 8:00 pm | In General, This and That, books |

Historian, actor, radio host, activist, author, Louis “Studs” Terkel died today at the age of 96.

Dan Terkell said his father died at home, and described his death as “peaceful, no agony. This is what he wanted.”

You can read about his life, here. The Studs Terkel article is very touching, read it through to the end.

He was was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his book “The Good War”. His books are astounding. His book, “P.S.: Further Thoughts From a Lifetime of Listening” comes out in paperback November 3rd.

Studs Terkel’s voice will be missed.