'Washington Post' Columnist David Broder Passes Away

(By Alex Alvarez, Mediaite) - David Broder, the 'Washington Post'’s Pulitzer-winning political columnist, died today in Arlington due to complications of diabetes. In addition to his work for the 'Post', Broder has written books and appeared on various television programs as a political pundit.

In 2008, Broder accepted a buyout offer from the newspaper, agreeing to pen his twice-a-week column as a contract employer.

Broder won his Pulitzer in 1973 for his extensive coverage of the Watergate scandal.