Clay Felker, the founding editor of New York magazine, died on July 1, 2008, from complications with cancer. He was 82. Felker is credited with major contributions to the advent of the modern magazine.
Key Dates
- 1925: Born in Webster Groves, Missouri
- 1951: Graduated Duke University
- 1964: Established New York Magazine
- 1974: Bought the Village Voice
- 1977: New York Magazine was bought by Rupert Murdoch
- 1977: Created New West magazine
- 2005: Died in New York City
