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Born on December 27, 1955, Barbara Olson was from Houston, Texas, United States. Barbara Olson was credited as a journalist and lawyer. Death is recorded on September 11, 2001, at the age of 45. Schooling on record includes Waltrip High School and University of St. Thomas.
My Take
Whatever one makes of her politics, I find it impossible to think of Barbara Olson without a pang. A Houston-born lawyer who became a fierce, unflinching television voice, she lived by the conviction that words were worth fighting for. Then came that morning in 2001, aboard the flight that struck the Pentagon, her life cut short at forty-five. To me her story is a stark reminder that the people we argue with on screen are human beings with futures suddenly stolen. I hold her memory with quiet respect, the debates set gently aside.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Barbara Olson
- Name (Japanese)
- バーバラ・オルソン
- Reading
- ばーばら・おるそん
- Born
- December 27, 1955 – September 11, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / lawyer
2. Background
- High school
- Waltrip High School
- University
- University of St. Thomas
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Barbara Olson born?
Born December 27, 1955.
When did Barbara Olson die?
Died September 11, 2001, aged 45.
Where was Barbara Olson from?
Barbara Olson was from Houston, Texas, United States.
What did Barbara Olson do?
Barbara Olson worked as journalist, lawyer.
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