Andy Lippman: The AP’s Quiet Titan | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 2m

Veteran AP journalist Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, the LA riots, and the Northridge earthquake, has died at 78 from a rare brain disease. Known for his sharp reporting and legendary mentorship, Lippman built a 40-year career shaping journalism—and the lives of countless reporters. Even after retiring in 2009, he remained active, writing a column and surprising former staffers with holiday meals. Colleagues remember him not just as a leader, but as a kind, generous man who turned newsrooms into families. His legacy lives on in the journalists he inspired and the…