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flag Ann Godoff, influential publisher and founder of Penguin Press, died at 76 from cancer.

flag Ann Godoff, the influential publisher and founder of Penguin Press, has died at 76 from cancer in Albany, New York. flag A key figure in American publishing for over three decades, she rose to prominence at Random House, where she published major bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize winners. flag In 2003, she launched Penguin Press, bringing acclaimed authors like Ron Chernow, Michael Pollan, and Steve Coll. flag She remained a central force in literary publishing after the 2013 Random House-Penguin merger, overseeing impactful works including memoirs by Gisèle Pelicot and Gavin Newsom. flag Known for her precision, quiet intensity, and belief in the enduring power of books, she was a transformative editor who prioritized authorship and literary excellence. flag She is survived by her partner, Annik LaFarge, and her brother Peter Godoff.

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