Lawrence Van Gelder facts for kids
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Lawrence Van Gelder
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| Born | February 17, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | March 11, 2016 (aged 83) New York, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Editor, reporter, instructor in journalism |
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Notable credit(s)
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The New York Times, New York Journal-American, New York Daily Mirror |
| Relatives | Richard Van Gelder (brother) Gordon Van Gelder (nephew) Leslie Van Gelder (niece) Russell Van Gelder (nephew) |
Lawrence Van Gelder (born February 17, 1933 – died March 11, 2016) was an American journalist and teacher. He worked for many years at different newspapers in New York City. He was born in New York City.
A Career in Journalism
Lawrence Van Gelder had a long and interesting career in journalism. He worked for several well-known newspapers in New York City.
Working at The New York Times
Until 2010, he was a senior editor for the Arts and Leisure section of The New York Times. This part of the newspaper covers movies, music, art, and other fun topics. He was also a movie critic, which means he watched movies and wrote reviews about them.
Other Newspapers
Before working at The New York Times, Van Gelder wrote for other newspapers. These included the New York Daily Mirror and the New York Journal-American. He also worked at the World-Journal-Tribune.
Later Life
Lawrence Van Gelder passed away on March 11, 2016, at the age of 83. He died from a type of cancer called leiomyosarcoma.
