PJ O’Rourke cause of death news – Political satirist and author dead at 74 as tributes flow to famed writer

FORMER Editor of National Lampoon and beloved journalist Partick PJ O’Rourke has reportedly died as he’s mourned for his “great literary accomplishments.”

News of the journalist’s death hit social media on Tuesday. O’Rourke was 74.

Peter Sagal, the host of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! on NPR, confirmed the news on Twitter, saying: “I’m afraid it’s true. Our panelist and my dear friend PJ O’Rourke has passed away.”

Writer Drew Cline also affirmed O’Rourke’s death, saying: “I just confirmed with PJ’s publicist that it’s true. RIP, my friend. You’ll be deeply, deeply missed. Damnit.”

A fixture in journalism, O’Rourke was a regular correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, The American Spectator, and The Weekly Standard.

The 74-year-old was also a frequent panelist on NPR’s game show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and columnist at The Daily Beast.

Read our PJ O’Rourke live blog for the latest news and updates…