Groundbreaking Emma Smith biographer, a ‘giant’ in Mormon scholarship, dies at 82
Jan. 16, 1941 — Feb. 12, 2023: Linda King Newell’s book brought to life the faith’s first first lady.
Linda King Newell, who co-wrote a landmark biography of Emma Smith, died Feb. 12, 2023.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.