Journalist William F. Buckley dies at age 82

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Conservative icon and social commentator William F. Buckley was found dead at his desk in the study of his Stamford, Connecticut home this morning.

He was 82 years old and had been suffering from diabetes and emphysema.

He was born on November 24, 1925 in New York City.

Buckley is survived by two brothers, four sisters, and his son, Christopher. His wife, Patricia Buckley died on April 15, 2007.

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"William F. Buckley dies at 82" — Associated Press, February 27, 2008
"William F. Buckley, Jr., R.I.P." — National Review, February 27, 2008
Douglas Martin. "William F. Buckley Jr. Is Dead at 82" — New York Times, February 27, 2008
Hillel Italie. "Conservative author Buckley dead at 82" — Yahoo! news, February 27, 2008

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