Legendary editor Robert Gottlieb passes away at 92
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Robert Gottlieb, the celebrated literary editor who worked on Pulitzer Prize-winning classics such as Toni Morrison's "Beloved" and Robert Caro's "The Power Broker," has died at the age of 92. Gottlieb, who launched his career with Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," was known for his eclectic taste and helped shape the modern publishing canon. He was also an accomplished prose stylist and wrote a memoir titled "Avid Reader." Gottlieb is survived by his wife, actor Maria Tucci, and three children.
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