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Veteran journalist Norm Clarke dies at 82

Veteran journalist Norm Clarke, known for his "Vegas Confidential" column, died at 82 after battling prostate cancer for over 20 years, according to his friend Andrew Hudson.
Clarke ceased treatment for cancer and entered hospice care in Las Vegas last week.
Clarke's autobiography, "The Power of the Patch," will be donated to journalism programs and will not be widely released.
He was a celebrated figure in journalism, with a history that included interviewing Walter Bailey, who saved lives during a tragic fire, noted in a 2024 interview.

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Veteran journalist Norm Clarke dies at 82

Clarke, known for his trademark eye patch, spent many years at the Rocky Mountain News before moving to Las Vegas.

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Norm Clarke, the Vegas Columnist Who Spilled All, Dies After Brave Battle with Cancer

Norm Clarke, the legendary journalist who captivated readers with his “Vegas Confidential” column in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, has passed away at the age of 82. Clarke died at Nathan Adelson Hospice after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment journalism. Clarke’s career began in his hometown of Terry, Montana, where he started as a sportswriter for the Terry Tribune in 1963. He s…

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Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82

Norm Clarke, a sports writer for The Associated Press who covered the world champion Cincinnati Reds and later was a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas, has died at 82 from prostate cancer. His brother, Jeff Scheid, said Clarke died…

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Former Denver sportswriter, columnist Norm Clarke dies at 82: “He was like a meteor in the sky”

Norm Clarke, an award-winning sportswriter and reporter, died early Thursday morning at the age of 82 after battling prostate cancer for more than 20 years

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Former RJ columnist Norm Clarke in hospice care

The author of “Vegas Confidential” has been in hospice care since last week.

13 days ago·Las Vegas, United States

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Norm Clarke (1942-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial

Sports Journalist, Author. A noted gossip columnist and sports writer, he covered the Denver and Las Vegas-area sports landscapes for more than three-decades, in addition to serving as a national correspondent with the Associated Press (AP). During his childhood, he suffered a freak accident to his right eye and not long after, doctors thought it would be best to have it removed. As a result, he would wear a patch for the remainder of his life. …

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