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Washington Post Reporter Dan Eggen Dies at 60

4/22/2026

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Dan Eggen, a Washington Post reporter and editor, died at age 60 on April 21, 2026, at his Washington home.
His death was confirmed by his former wife, Stephanie Armour.
An autopsy is pending, and police said there was no foul play.
Eggen spent nearly three decades at The Post and contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects, including investigations into the 9/11 attacks and Russian election interference.

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Dan Eggen, a Washington Post reporter and editor, died at age 60 on April 21, 2026, at his Washington home.
His death was confirmed by his former wife, Stephanie Armour.
An autopsy is pending, and police said there was no foul play.
Eggen spent nearly three decades at The Post and contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects, including investigations into the 9/11 attacks and Russian election interference.