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Energy Analyst John E. Olson Dies at 83

12/19/2025

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John E. Olson, an energy analyst, died in Houston on December 9 at age 83.
His wife, Linwood Olson, said he succumbed to lung and bone cancer.
Olson gained recognition for refusing to endorse Enron, which led to his dismissal from Merrill Lynch.
Olson was respected in the energy sector, consistently ranked among the top analysts, and questioned Enron's financial practices, which executives often dismissed.

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John E. Olson, an energy analyst, died in Houston on December 9 at age 83.
His wife, Linwood Olson, said he succumbed to lung and bone cancer.
Olson gained recognition for refusing to endorse Enron, which led to his dismissal from Merrill Lynch.
Olson was respected in the energy sector, consistently ranked among the top analysts, and questioned Enron's financial practices, which executives often dismissed.