Blake Hounshell Cause of Death

The New York Times political columnist Blake Hounshell died on January 10, 2023, after a “battle with depression,” according to the paper. He was 44.

According to reports, the police discovered his body near the Taft Bridge and are investigating his death as a suicide.

New York Times editor-in-chief Joe Kahn and managing editor Carolyn Ryan informed staff via email that Hounshell, who joined the newspaper in 2021, “tragically passed away” from an apparent suicide.

“Blake was a dedicated journalist who quickly distinguished himself as our lead politics newsletter writer. He became an indispensable and always insightful voice in the report during a busy election cycle,” the editors wrote. “We’ve lost a valuable colleague and this is a heartbreaking loss to our team.”

The Times shared a statement from Hounshell’s family: “It was with great sorrow that we have to inform you that Blake has suddenly died this morning after a long and courageous battle with depression.”

“His wife, Sandy, and two children are in our thoughts and prayers, and ask for respect and privacy at this time.”