The Aughts

As the face of media evolves, it’s important to honor the figures who helped define, shape and set the standards in their industries. These are some of the most prominent members of the media who passed away over the past 10 years. Take a look back with some snippets from their respective New York Times obituaries.

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Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication invited Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to speak Monday night, but his appearance was cut short when a group of protestors broke into their own version of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Arpaio who promotes himself as “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” has become controversial for his approach to illegal immigration.