Legendary literary editor Robert Gottlieb passes away at 92.
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 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 was among the last working editors from the pre-corporate era of publishing and was revered for his ability to understand the writing process.