Anne Kingston

Colleagues of the award-winning journalist and author remember her immense talent, determination and generosity of spirit

Her writing won awards, shaped opinion and changed the country. Here’s a sample from her 15-year career at Maclean’s.

’Everything connects,’ her Twitter bio begins, and in Anne’s work, it did. She was the model for what a writer could be.

With an enviable knack for bursting forth in fierce argument and outstanding journalism, Kingston had a brilliant 40-year career as an award-winning reporter, columnist, and author. She died on Wednesday at age 62.

Kingston is being recognized for her extensive coverage of women’s equality issues