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Associated Press reports death of longtime Rome bureau chief Victor Simpson at 84
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The Associated Press announces the death of Victor L. Simpson, its longtime Rome bureau chief whose career as a foreign correspondent spanned four decades and covered five popes, wars, and personal violence, at age 84.
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The document records the passing of a prominent international journalist who documented major historical events involving the papacy and foreign conflicts for four decades.
Key Facts
- Victor L. Simpson has died at the age of 84.
- He served as the longtime Rome bureau chief for The Associated Press.
- His four-decade career as a foreign correspondent included coverage of five popes, wars, and personal violence.
Who's Mentioned
PersonNicole Winfield“AP writer.”PersonPope Francis“Elected in the 2013 conclave.”PersonSvetlana Alliluyeva“Daughter of Josef Stalin, interviewed by Simpson.”PersonJosef Stalin“Soviet dictator.”PersonAndrew Dampf“AP writer.”PersonDaniela Petroff“Simpson's late wife and AP correspondent.”PersonPhilip Pullella“Vatican reporter for UPI and Reuters.”PersonJulie Pace“AP Executive Editor.”PersonLeonard P. Simpson“Simpson's father, a New York lawyer.”PersonNatasha Simpson“Simpson's daughter, killed in a 1985 airport attack.”locationRome“Location of the AP bureau managed by Simpson.”PersonCatherine Simpson Bueker“Simpson's niece.”PersonLouis D. Boccardi“Retired AP President and CEO.”PersonPope John Paul II“Pope whose papacy was covered extensively by Simpson.”PersonMichael Simpson“Simpson's son.”PersonDebbie Simpson“Simpson's daughter.”OrganizationThe Associated Press“News agency where Simpson worked for 46 years.”PersonPope Benedict XVI“Pope who resigned in 2013.”PersonVictor L. Simpson“Longtime AP Rome bureau chief who died at 84.”PersonJimmy Breslin“Interviewer who spoke with the Simpson family.”PersonAnwar Sadat“Egyptian President.”