Jimmy Breslin

Journalist

Birthday October 17, 1930

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Queens, NY

DEATH DATE Mar 19, 2017 (86)

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About

NYC newspaper columnist who became known for honesty and heart.

Before Fame

He worked as a sportswriter for small and mid-sized publications..

Trivia

His columns were published in the New York Daily News Sunday editions.

Family Life

He married Rosemary Dattalico in 1954. The couple split in 1981.

Associated With

He earned the George Polk Award, as did radio host Ira Glass.