Longtime Toronto newspaper columnist and author Christie Blatchford has died at 68 after a battle with lung cancer at Princess Margaret hospital in Toronto.

Blatchford’s coverage of crime, cops and courts amassed a large audience drawn to her sharp wit and oft-controversial takes. She won the National Newspaper Award for column writing in 1999.

The Star is inviting readers to share their condolences, favourite stories and memories of Blatchford.

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