Columnist James Brady Dies at 80
Sad news: "Page Six" founder and notable media columnist James Brady died Monday. Over the years, he wrote for Harper's Bazaar, Advertising Age, and our own New York. He also served as the publisher of Women's Wear Daily, where he was credited for reinventing the fashion newspaper. [WWD]

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