Bonnie Henry, Longtime Arizona Daily Star Columnist and Author, Retires

After 53 Years, Beloved Writer Says Goodbye

Bonnie Henry, columnist and author of Tucson Memories and Another Tucson, is retiring after more than 25 years with the Arizona Daily Star. Her column appeared Sundays and Mondays, providing readers with her unique perspective on the community, its history, and its people.

“It’s hard to shift from the plural to the singular after 53 years,” Henry said in a recent interview with the Star. “We went for a walk the other morning, 53 degrees at 10 a.m. Did I mention we were wearing shorts?”

Henry’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Arizona Daily Star, which has been a daily staple in the Tucson community for over 100 years. Her column was a beloved feature, and she will be missed by her many readers.

Henry’s writing has been praised for its wit, its wisdom, and its deep love of Tucson. She has a gift for capturing the essence of the city and its people, and her writing has helped make Tucson a more vibrant and welcoming community.

Henry’s retirement is a bittersweet moment for the Arizona Daily Star and for the Tucson community. She will be missed, but her legacy will continue to live on through her writing.