Pulitzer-winning Washington Post Editor Dan Eggen Found Dead at 60 After Layoff
Dan Eggen, a veteran editor at the Washington Post known for his significant contributions to the paper's political coverage, was found dead at his home in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Eggen, who was 60 years old, had been laid off earlier this year during a round of cuts at the newspaper. Authorities have stated that no foul play or violence is suspected, and the cause of death is pending an autopsy. Eggen had a distinguished career at the Washington Post, spanning nearly three decades, during which he played a pivotal role in covering major political events, including the White House, Congress, and presidential campaigns. He was part of teams that won Pulitzer Prizes for their investigative reporting on the 9/11 plotters, Russian election interference, and the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. At the time of his death, Eggen was preparing to start a new position at NOTUS, a new media outlet in D.C. that has been hiring former Washington Post staff. 
