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Mike Royko was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 19, 1932.
* He began his career as a sportswriter for the Chicago Daily News in 1959.
* In 1963, he began writing a column for the paper, which he would continue to do for the next 30 years.
* Royko was known for his humor, his sharp wit, and his unflinching criticism of politicians and other powerful figures.
* He won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1972.
* Royko died of a heart attack on April 29, 1997.
* He is considered one of the greatest American columnists of all time.
* His work is still read and enjoyed by people all over the world.