R. W. Apple, Jr.
R. W. Apple, Jr. Born Raymond Walter Apple, Jr. (1934-11-20)November 20, 1934 Akron, Ohio, U.S. Died October 4, 2006(2006-10-04) (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. Nationality American Alma mater Columbia University School of General Studies Occupation Journalist Raymond Walter Apple, Jr. (November 20, 1934 – October 4, 2006), known to all as "Johnny," but bylined as R.W. Apple Jr, was an associate editor at The New York Times, where he wrote on a variety of subjects, most notably politics, travel, and food.