This 2011 photo shows Associated Press journalist Marcus Eliason in New York. Eliason died on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in a New York hospital, his family said. If there was a tough assignment that needed a steady hand, Marcus was often the choice.”“Marcus was a wonderful writer and editor, erudite, wise and supporting,” said former AP International Editor John Daniszewski, now the AP's vice president and editor-at-large for standards. After a stint back in Israel, Eliason transferred to London, where he rose to news editor. And a dear friend.”When he retired after 47 unbroken years with the AP, Eliason remarked that “I’m a guy who has worked all his life.

Source: The Herald August 07, 2022 08:44 UTC