Arthur Ochs Sulzberger dies at 86

In a note to all New York Times company employees, publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr., announced the death of his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, at 86. In 1963, Sulzberger became publisher of the paper, family owned since 1896.

In a statement, President Obama honored Sulzberger:

Over the course of more than 30 years, Arthur helped transform the New York Times and secure its status as one of the most successful and respected newspapers in the world.
He was a firm believer in the importance of a free and independent press — one that isn’t afraid to seek the truth, hold those in power accountable, and tell the stories that need to be told.
Arthur’s legacy lives on in the newspaper he loved and the journalists he inspired.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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