Sunday, January 20, 2008

Ben Schutz, RIP

On the heels of the news of Ed Hoch's death comes this shocking news from Ben Schutz's agent, Lynn Myers.

From: Lynn Myers
To: RRandisi@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:05 pm
Subject: Benjamin Schutz, two-time Shamus winner


Dear Bob:

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of Benjamin M. Schutz. He has a massive heart attack while playing racquetball on Thursday evening. He won two Shamus awards and one Shamus win also was selected for an Edgar.

Best,


Lynn Myers