Obituary: Free Press Co-Founder Bob McChesney Succumbs to Brain Cancer at 72
Robert (Bob) McChesney, 72, academic and public intellectual known for his decades-long warnings about the threat that corporate ownership of media poses to democracy, passed away of brain cancer March 25 at his Madison, Wisconsin, home. Author or co-author of…
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27 books, including Rich Media, Poor Democracy, McChesney frequently appeared before the FCC. He was co-founder of Free Press, leading the organization as president during its early years and subsequently serving on its board. Survivors include his wife, Inger, and daughters Amy Martin and Lucy McChesney. A celebration of his life is planned for later this year.