Mitchell Fink, Gossip Columnist, Author and Entertainment TV Personality, Dies at 82
Why it matters: Mitchell Fink's passing marks the end of an era for a journalist who shaped celebrity news and authored a 9/11 bestseller.
- Mitchell Fink passed away at 82 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with no cause of death immediately provided.
- Fink's career included significant stints as a gossip columnist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, People magazine (where he launched the "Insider" column), and the New York Daily News, rivaling the Post's Page Six.
- He was a familiar face on television, contributing to KTTV’s “Fox Entertainment News,” CNN’s “Showbiz Today,” “Access Hollywood,” and “CBS Morning News.”
- Fink co-authored the New York Times bestselling book “Never Forget: An Oral History of September 11, 2001” with his wife, Lois Mathias, showcasing his versatility beyond entertainment journalism.
- His later career involved serving as CEO of 1on1 Public Relations, representing brands like shoe designer Steve Madden, and he recently completed an oral history and documentary on Madden, titled “Second Chances” and “Maddman: The Steve Madden Story.”
Mitchell Fink, a prolific entertainment journalist and author, has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy that spanned celebrity gossip columns for major publications like People magazine and the New York Daily News, as well as regular appearances on television news programs. Beyond his prominent role in celebrity reporting, Fink was also a New York Times bestselling author, notably for his oral history of 9/11, demonstrating a diverse career that extended into public relations and documentary production.
