Molly Ivins, 1944-2007

Molly Ivins has died at 62.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting that syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins has passed away at her home in Austin after her third bout with breast cancer.

The Texas Observer has a heartfelt tribute. Also, you can read her final editorial, "Stand Up Against the "Surge," here.

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