William F. Buckley, Jr. Dead at 82

The Associated Press reports that William F. Buckley, Jr. passed away at his home in New York.

Buckley founded National Review, one of my favorite news magazines, and was a regular contributor as well as a syndicated columnist. His passing was not unexpected but is, nonetheless, a little shocking. He was the kind of man you thought might live forever if he set his mind to it.

The columnist, editor, and commentator was 82 years old. He goes to be with his wife Pat who died last year.

May he rest in peace.