Osborn Elliott

Osborn Elliott (October 25, 1924 – September 28, 2008) was the editor of Newsweek magazine for sixteen years between 1961 and 1976. Elliott is credited with transforming Newsweek from a staid publication into a modern rival of Time.

Osborn Elliott
Evergreen Cemetery, Osborn Elliott
Born(1924-10-25)October 25, 1924
DiedSeptember 28, 2008(2008-09-28) (aged 83)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Editor, journalist
Spouse(s)Deirdre Spencer (divorced)
Inger Abrahamsen (1973–2008 his death)

Newsweek's circulation doubled to three million issues during Elliott's tenure as editor, which narrowed the gap with Time.

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