WASHINGTON — Washington Post officials say prize-winning political reporter David Broder has died at age 81.
Broder's columns and news articles were staples of U.S. newspapers for decades, and he frequently appeared on television. He was known for detecting political trends early and explaining shifts in the electorate's mood.
The Post's announcement Wednesday did not give a cause of death, but Broder had been ill for some time.
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