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'New York Times' obituarist Sam Roberts says he writes about life – not death

Aug 26, 2026 · 9m
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  • Sam Roberts, NYT obituarist, discusses his memoir 'Are They Dead Yet?'.
  • Explains the craft of writing obituaries and selecting subjects.
  • Focuses on writing about life, not just death.

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