Max Frankel was known as American journalist and husband of American columnist and journalist Joyce Purnick. She born on April 3, 1930 Gera, Germany.
Max Frankel Death
Max Frankel passed away on March 23, 2025 at his home in Manhattan at 94.
Career
He completed B.A. and M.A. from Columbia College. He came to United States in 1940 and attended the High School of Music & Art. He started working from The New York Times as part time job. He completed BA in 1952 and MA in 1953. He began full time reporter in 1952. He also served in army from 1953 to 1955. He was famous correspondents in Moscow from 1957 to 1960. In 1961, he moved to Washington and did continue his job. He also worked as author. His famous books are High Noon in the Cold War Kennedy, Khrushchev and the Cuban Missiles Crisis (Ballantine, 2004 and Presidio 2005).
Max Frankel wife and children
His first wife was Tobia Brown who passed away due to brain tumor at the age of 52 in 1987. After death his first wife, he married with Joyce Purnick in 1988 who is American columnist, editor and journalist. They have three children named David Frankel, Margot Frankel Goldberg, and Jonathan Frankel. His children David Frankel is popular American filmmaker and director.
Conclusion: Max Frankel was popular news editor who passed away on 23 March 2025. His life story is very inspiring for new news reporters.