Canadian Media Icon Rex Murphy Passes Away at 77

Published on May 10, 2024

Veteran journalist and author Rex Murphy passed away on May 9 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Murphy, a long-time CBC host, was a prolific public speaker and writer, penning columns for The Epoch Times and The National Post. “It’s hard to believe,” said Adam Ainsworth, an opinion editor with The Epoch Times. “I communicated with him on Tuesday about his next article. He was always authentic and gracious to work with.” Mr. Ainsworth added that Mr. Murphy made great contributions to journalism in Canada. “Rex captured the heart of Canada. He made significant contributions to journalism in this country, and his columns were always greatly enjoyed by our readers,” he said....

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