Richard Thien 73 longtime USA Today editor dies in Missouri
Richard Thien a veteran journalist who helped launch USA Today and taught at KU editorially died at 73 of natural causes in Missouri Baptist Hospital St Louis area. A two time cancer survivor he built a four decade career winning multiple honors including AP naming him among 12 best editors in 1986. He mentored journalists at KU SUNY Binghamton and other outlets.
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