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In Memoriam · 1935 – 2020
Pete Hamill

Person · Screenwriter

Pete Hamill

A celebrated journalist navigates the gritty streets and powerful stories of New York City, striving to capture its soul while confronting the personal demons that threaten to overshadow his legacy.

Born
June 24, 1935
Died
Aug 5, 2020
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA·Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Credits on file
7
Decades active

In short · Wrote for seven decades — 36 credits.

Biography

He began his career at the *New York Post* in 1960. He has written for numerous national magazines, worked as a syndicated columnist, and most recently served as editor in chief of the *New York Daily News*. His books include eight novels, two collections of stories, and *A Drinking Life*, his bestselling memoir.

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Spouse
Fukiko Aoki Hamill
Parents
Billy Hamill

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