"Mediaite has learned that Barnett, or Bob as he was known to friends and colleagues, had been dealing with an illness for some time but was still working from his office as recently as last week. He died in a DC area hospital Friday morning, as reported by Alec Dent for The Washington Post. A towering figure in the political media landscape, Barnett was renowned for his unparalleled expertise in negotiating multimillion-dollar book deals for former U.S. presidents, political figures, and media personalities."
"Over his illustrious career, Barnett secured landmark publishing contracts for Barack and Michelle Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, among others. His clients also included journalists such as Tim Russert and Bob Woodward, as well as television anchors like Chris Wallace, Brit Hume, and Andrea Mitchell. Known for his bipartisan approach, Barnett represented individuals across the political spectrum, earning a reputation for remarkable integrity and discretion."
Robert B. Barnett died Friday morning in a D.C.-area hospital after an illness, and had been working from his office as recently as last week. He negotiated multimillion-dollar book deals for former U.S. presidents and media figures, including Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush. His clientele included prominent journalists and anchors such as Tim Russert, Bob Woodward, Chris Wallace, Brit Hume, and Andrea Mitchell. He acted as a trusted bipartisan advisor and debate coach for Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton. He clerked for Judge John Minor Wisdom and Justice Byron White, served Senator Walter Mondale, and joined Williams & Connolly in 1975.
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