Allan Fotheringham

Canadian journalist (1932–2020)

Allan Fotheringham (August 31, 1932 – August 19, 2020) was a Canadian newspaper and magazine journalist, columnist and television presenter. He was known for his many columns that appeared in Vancouver Sun, Toronto Sun, The Globe and Mail and National Post. He was also a panelist on Front Page Challenge between 1984 to 1995.

Allan Fotheringham
Allan Fotheringham at the Canadian Film Centre BBQ (2014)
Born
Murray Allan Scott[1][2]

(1932-08-31)August 31, 1932
DiedAugust 19, 2020(2020-08-19) (aged 87)
NationalityCanadian
Other names"Dr. Foth"
Alma materUniversity of British Columbia
OccupationJournalist
SpouseAnne Libby

He died on August 19, 2020 in Quebec at the age of 87.[1][2]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Hawthorn, Tom (19 August 2020). "Allan Fotheringham was loved and loathed but never ignored". Maclean's. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Houpt, Simon (19 August 2020). "Allan Fotheringham, dead at 87, picked at the pretensions of the powerful with his pen". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 19 August 2020.