James Brady (columnist)

James Winston Brady (November 15, 1928 January 26, 2009) was an American celebrity columnist who created the Page Six gossip column in the New York Post and W magazine; he wrote the In Step With column in Parade for nearly 25 years until his death. He wrote several books related to war, particularly the Korean War, in which he served as a United States Marine Corps officer.

James Brady
Born
James Winston Brady

(1928-11-15)November 15, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2009(2009-01-26) (aged 80)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materManhattan College
Occupations
  • Columnist
  • author
Spouse
Florence Kelly
(m. 1958)
Children2, including Susan Konig
Military career
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service19491953
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
Battles/warsKorean War
AwardsBronze Star W/ combat "V"
Purple Heart
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