Thu Apr 10 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Conservative Columnist Bob McManus Dies at 81
**New York, NY** – Bob McManus, a prominent conservative columnist and editorial page editor for the New York Post, passed away Saturday in Manhattan at the age of 81. His death, which occurred in a hospital, was attributed to complications from bile duct cancer, according to his wife, Mary McManus.
McManus, known for his sharp wit and unapologetically blunt commentary, was a highly influential figure in conservative media. He wielded his considerable writing skills to criticize those he deemed hypocritical or symbols of failed progressivism, targeting public officials and other prominent figures with a distinctive, punchy style compared by friends to a blend of Damon Runyon, Raymond Chandler, and sportswriter Red Smith. Despite his often harsh critiques, McManus remained widely respected and liked within the industry.
His columns frequently addressed public policy issues. A recent example cited by friends involved his commentary on a Times Square assault on a police officer, where he contrasted the current justice system with a perceived stricter past.
McManus’s legacy is one of a forceful, yet engaging conservative voice in American journalism.
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