Roderick MacLeish Has Died

[Tuckerfan]

He led an interesting life.

Rod MacLeish, 80, a political commentator on radio and television for four decades who also wrote nonfiction books and several novels, died July 1 at his home in Washington.

A spokeswoman for the D.C. medical examiner said the cause of death is pending further tests.

Mr. MacLeish spent many years as chief commentator for the Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. Starting in 1976, he went on to do commentary for CBS News, National Public Radio, the Christian Science Monitor and other media organizations.

His novel, Prince Ombra is one of my favorite books, think of it as a shorter, better, version of The Talisman by Stephen King and Robert Straub. Never knew very much about him until I heard the announcement that he’d died.

[Khadaji]

I have given away Prince Ombra many times and read it many more. It is easily in my top 10.

[Tuckerfan]

@Tuckerfan

He led an interesting life.His novel, Prince Ombra is one of my favorite books, think of it as a shorter, better, version of The Talisman by Stephen King and Robert Straub. Never knew very much about him until I heard the announcement that he’d died.

:smack: Make that Peter Straub. :smack: