Will Shortz, the renowned New York Times Crossword Editor and NPR's Sunday Puzzle host, is currently recovering from a stroke, as reported by various news outlets and confirmed by Shortz himself on 2024-03-04. The news of his health condition was first shared on NPR by Ayesha Rascoe on 2024-03-03, prompting messages of support and well-wishes from colleagues and fans alike. Shortz's stroke has been a topic of concern among those who admire his work, including those who grew up reading Games magazine and have followed his career as a crossword guru. His recovery has been noted as progressing, with hopes from the community for a swift return to full capacity. Shortz's announcement also served to explain his recent absence from the Sunday Puzzle show.
Will Shortz, crossword editor of The New York Times and the host of NPR’s “Sunday Puzzle,” is recovering from a stroke, he said on Sunday. https://t.co/mwbgxaHNHY
Will Shortz, the nation’s most famous crossword puzzler, revealed on Sunday that he is recovering from a stroke. https://t.co/YQz2ybO1ez
NPR puzzlemaster Will Shortz announced on Sunday that he is recovering from a stroke. Shortz, who hosts NPR’s Sunday Puzzle, shared the health update in part to explain his recent absence from the show. https://t.co/tUZVulaRvk
New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz Recovering From Stroke https://t.co/Zl61zVNsed
As a kid who read Games magazine back in the day, sad to write this about crossword guru Will Shortz. Rooting for his recovery. https://t.co/L8NSZ9eB7a
New York Times Puzzle Editor Will Shortz Suffers Stroke: https://t.co/7eKJtrst4G
Key word "recovering." I hope the post-stroke path to full capacity is swift for Will Shortz of @NYTGames @officialwpf. I missed the NPR piece but, having survived a stroke in 2011, I hope everyone listening or reading here remembers the core signs and the need for speed. A… https://t.co/3H8rIof4Cf https://t.co/7w6OJYQyD5
Sending best wishes to Will Shortz. NPR’s @ayesharascoe just shared on air that he is recovering from a stroke. Speedy recovery from your friends at @nhpr, Will. https://t.co/rvlK2j5BYI