Helen Branswell, health journalist, dies at 69
Helen Branswell, a Canadian journalist who covered public health and epidemics, has died at age 69. Her COVID-19 reporting earned her a 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist credit for breaking news as part of a team.
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What happened
Helen Branswell, a Canadian journalist known for her coverage of public health and infectious diseases, died at the age of 69. Her COVID-19 reporting was also recognized, and she was part of a team that were Pulitzer Prize finalists for breaking news reporting in 2021.
Why it matters
Her death ends a long career covering public health and infectious diseases. Her reporting was recognized with a Pulitzer Prize finalist credit in 2021.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 7:55 PM ET: Helen Branswell, a Canadian health journalist known for coverage of public health and infectious diseases, died at age 69.
- Oct 14, 12:37 PM ET: Tributes described her as a journalist who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evidence, science and truth in her reporting on COVID-19.
Coverage
- Canadian medical journalist Helen Branswell was lauded for her coverage of COVID-19 (The Globe and Mail)
- Canadian health reporter Helen Branswell dead at 69, remembered as 'pretty kickass' journalist (CBC)
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