Norm Clarke, Pioneering Las Vegas Journalist, Dies at 82

Clarke, known for his iconic 'Vegas Confidential' column and decades of impactful reporting, succumbed to a 16-year battle with prostate cancer.

Norm Clarke passed away on March 20, 2025, at age 82, after a long fight with Stage 4 prostate cancer.
Clarke's 'Vegas Confidential' column, launched in 1999, became a defining feature of Las Vegas entertainment journalism and earned him a celebrity-like status.
He began his career with the Associated Press, covering major events like the Cincinnati Reds' World Series wins and the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire.
Clarke's memoir, 'Power of the Patch,' was published shortly before his death and will be distributed for free to schools and libraries in places he lived and worked.
His distinctive black eye patch, a result of a childhood accident, became a personal trademark throughout his storied career.