Gordon S. Wood, scholar of American Revolution, dies at 92

Awful: Gordon Wood, celebrated American Historian, dead after being “hit by a motorist in East Providence.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/books/gordon-s-wood-dead.html

Well this sucks. Gordon Wood hit and killed by a motorist. Famed historian who was, among other things, shouted out by Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting. www.golocalprov.com/news/pulitzer-prize-winning-author-and-historian-gordon-wood-hit-and-killed-by-motorist

Brown and Rhode Island have lost a very distinguished historian. I admired Gordon and offer condolences to his students, colleagues and loved ones. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/books/gordon-s-wood-dead.html

Gordon Wood, R.I.P. The great American historian died yesterday at 92. He spoke at @Hillsdale just three months ago. Read this excellent remembrance by @NicXTempore. thelampmagazine.com/blog/gordon-woods-proust