Former NPR copy editor Patricia Cole, known for her quick wit and editing eye, dies
She worked on feature stories and breaking news with equal aplomb. Journalism is the only thing she ever wanted to do, her brother told NPR.
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Patricia Cole, a veteran copy editor whose sharp eye, quick wit and kind heart made her a cherished colleague at NPR and other news outlets, died on Friday at age 46, setting off a cascade of mourning and remembrance.
"Patricia loved editing, and she really loved politics," said Dana Farrington, deputy editor at the Washington Desk. "She saved me by catching mistakes no one else would, more than I can count. I'm
