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Will Shortz at his home in Pleasantville, New York
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Will Shortz at his home in Pleasantville, New York
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NPR Puzzle Master and New York Times Puzzle editor Will Shortz announced Sunday that he is recovering from a stroke.
Shortz, who hosts NPR’s Sunday Puzzle, shared the health update in a brief recorded message that aired at the end of the segment, in part to explain his recent absence from the show.
“Hi guys, I’m Will Shortz. Sorry, I’ve been out the last few weeks. I had a stroke on February 4th and I’ve been in rehab since then, but I’m making progress. I’m looking forward to getting back.” soon we will have new riddles,” he said.
Since February 11, Shortz’s position has been temporarily filled by Greg Pliska, the puzzle director of The puzzle podcast with AJ Jacobs and former NPR puzzle guru Ask me another one.
Shortz has been a staple of the Sunday Puzzle. from Sunday weekend edition began in 1987. Each week, Shortz presents an on-air quiz to a contestant while listeners at home play along. There is rarely a week left.
The show recently visited Shortz at his home in Pleasantville, New York, where he talked about his passion for table tennis, his early interest in puzzles, and his love life.
On Sunday, weekend edition presenter Ayesha Rascoe He wished Shortz a speedy recovery.
“We are here in weekend edition, we love Will and I know everyone at home loves him too. And we support him and we are very hopeful and we know that he will feel better soon,” he said.
Pliska added that she is looking forward to Shortz returning to the show.
“I know I speak for the entire puzzle community in wishing Will the best. He’s been a great friend to me for many years and, as much as I love playing air puzzle with you, Ayesha, I look forward to playing from” “I’m home with you and Will again in my Sunday morning pajamas,” he said.