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Walter Winchell

Walter Winchell (April 7, 1897 – February 20, 1972) was an American syndicated newspaper gossip columnist and radio news commentator. Originally a vaudeville performer, Winchell began his newspaper career as a Broadway reporter, critic and columnist for New York tabloids. He rose to national celebrity in the 1930s with Hearst newspaper chain syndication…

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Born
(1897-04-07)April 7, 1897 New York City, U.S.
Children
3
Died
February 20, 1972(1972-02-20) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Journalist · broadcaster
Partner
June Magee (1928–1970)
Resting place
Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery

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Walter Winchell

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related to Television · 24
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related to External links · 9
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Occupations · 2
Walter Winchell → broadcaster, Journalist
Born · 1
Walter Winchell → (1897-04-07)April 7, 1897 New York City, U.S.
Children · 1
Walter Winchell → 3
Died · 1
Walter Winchell → February 20, 1972(1972-02-20) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Partner · 1
Walter Winchell → June Magee (1928–1970)
Resting place · 1
Walter Winchell → Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery

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the German-American Bundinstance ofOutspoken viewsWinchell was one of the first commentators in America to attack Adolf Hitler and American pro-fascist and pro-Nazi organizations0.80text
especially its leader Fritz Julius Kuhninstance ofOutspoken viewsWinchell was one of the first commentators in America to attack Adolf Hitler and American pro-fascist and pro-Nazi organizations0.80text
Walter Winchellrelated to External linksIMDbWalter Winchell0.60section
Walter Winchellrelated to External linksNational Radio Hall0.60section

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