David Rakoff, acclaimed humorist, dies at 47 Rakoff's essay collection "Half Empty" won the Thurber Prize for American Humor; his other bestselling books are "Don't Get Too Comfortable" and "Fraud." Humorist David Rakoff dead at 47 CANADIAN humorist David Rakoff has died at the age of 47, apparently from cancer, after a long battle with the disease. Award-winning humorist David Rakoff dies at age 47 No cause of death is detailed, but Rakoff had been open about his battles with cancer. David Rakoff of 'This American Life' dies By Adam B. Vary Essayist, contributor to NPR show, and actor known for his sharp, sardonic wit had battled cancer David Rakoff, acclaimed humorist, dies from cancer at 47 David Rakoff, a prizewinning humorist whose mordant, neurotic essays examined everything from his surreal stint portraying Sigmund Freud in a Christmastime shop-window display to his David Rakoff, Award-Winning Humorist, Dies at 47 Mr. Rakoff, a humorist and essayist, was known for his incisive wit and keen eye for the preposterous. 'This American Life' humorist David Rakoff dies The author of three books of essays and a frequent contributor to the Chicago Public Radio program was 47. Despite His Trademark Pessimism, David Rakoff Was Hopeful and Resilient On Thursday afternoon, I had a sense of foreboding about my friend, the writer and performer David Rakoff, who had been battling cancer. I checked his Facebook page: His wall was pouring with notes of love and appreciation and cheer from his many, many friends, trying to rally his spirit. ... More » David Rakoff, 47, Essayist, Humorist, Voice Of This American Life "Rakoff, a prizewinning humorist whose mordant, neurotic essays examined everything from his surreal stint portraying Sigmund Freud in a Christmastime shop window display to his all-too-real battles with cancer, died on Thursday in Manhattan." Humorist David Rakoff dies of cancer at 47 Humorist David Rakoff has died from cancer at age 47. The news was posted on Facebook by family members and reported by Third Beat, Slate, the Awl and elsewhere.
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