David Hawpe Death – Passed Away: A native of Louisville, David Hawpe has died at age 78. His death was made known to the public on Monday, July 19 with a eulogy that was published on Facebook by Mary Marguerite Robertson Rice.
According to reports: we confirmed he was hospitalized some weeks back with multiple health problems before his death on Sunday, July 18. Leaving loved ones in a state of trauma and pain.
Who Is Late David Hawpe
David was born a native of Louisville, a city in Kentucky, United States, in June 1943. He was a cub reporter staffing the Courier-Journal’s Hazard Bureau.
In an era where politicians like to vilify the media, David Hawpe stood out as an example of what a journalist is meant to be: fair, accurate, versed in policy, concerned about the plight of vulnerable communities, and full of love for his home state.
Tributes and condolence messages are still pouring out on Facebook, grieving the death of this loved one.
Today Sissy and I learned that our old friend David Hawpe passed away last night. David was a cub reporter staffing the Courier-Journal’s Hazard Bureau, and I was a newly licensed lawyer when the Hyden explosion occurred on December 30, 1970, and the investigation of that tragedy brought us together. We had been good friends since those days now more than 51 years ago. He won a Pulitzer for that story. David said to his superiors at the Courier way back then that he would never forget what he learned from that experience, and he made coal mine safety a top issue with the Courier for the remainder of his career, culminating in his years as Editor. His wife Linda and the family are in our prayers.
To say we are heartbroken would not begin to express our sadness…David Hawpe was a dear friend & his death will be felt by many. So many good times & memories were shared. Love & caring thoughts to Linda, Chris & August, Xavier & Scarlett, Jonathan & Carrie & the entire Hawpe family.