Salman Rushdie attends PEN America gala, first in-person appearance since stabbing

Salman Rushdie Honored at PEN America Gala, First In-person Appearance Since Stabbing

Salman Rushdie made an emotional and unexpected return to public life Thursday night, attending the annual gala of PEN America and giving the event's final speech as he accepted a special prize, the PEN Centenary Courage Award, just nine months being after being stabbed repeatedly and hospitalized. "It's nice to be back — as opposed to not being back, which was also a possibility. I'm glad the dice rolled this way," Rushdie, 75, told hundreds ga…

Salman Rushdie Makes First Onstage Appearance Since Stabbing Attack

Novelist Salman Rushdie returned to the spotlight nine months after he was injured in a stabbing attack to receive a special honor. Find out more about his surprise appearance.

Rushdie makes first in-person appearance since stabbing in WNY

NEW YORK — Salman Rushdie made an emotional and unexpected return to public life Thursday night, attending the annual gala of PEN America and giving the event's final speech as he accepted a special prize, the PEN Centenary Courage Award,…

Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance Since Stabbing: ‘It’s Never Been More Important to Fight’ Against War on Books

Author Salman Rushdie was honored by PEN America with the Centenary Courage Award at their 2023 Literary Gala Thursday. It was the first time the former PEN president was seen in public since he was severely wounded by a knife attack in August 2022. At 75 years old, the “Satanic Verses” author has survived numerous […]

Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance since Stabbing Attack

Novelist Salman Rushdie was in good spirts for his first in-person public appearance since he was stabbed in an attack by an Islamic extremist in August.

Salman Rushdie honored at PEN America gala, first appearance since stabbing

Rushdie, whose attendance was not announced, spoke briefly, and dedicated some of his remarks to those who came to his aid last year.