Vincent Musetto (May 1941 – June 9, 2015) was an American newspaper editor and film critic for the New York Post. He retired from the New York Post in 2011.[1] He was best known for having written the headline Headless body in topless bar in 1983. The events inspiring the headline served as the premise for a 1995 American black comedy by the same title, written by Peter Koper and directed by James Bruce.[2] After the film was released, Musetto said he didn't know what the fuss was all about; he reported "Headless" was not his best headline.[3] Musetto died on June 9, 2015, from pancreatic cancer.[4][5]

Vincent Musetto
Born
Vincent Albert Musetto Jr.

May 1941
DiedJune 9, 2015(2015-06-09) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)Editor, writer, critic

References

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  1. ^ Yu, Roger (April 15, 1983). "Vincent Musetto, writer of legendary NYPost headline, dies". Usatoday.com. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Stratton, David (June 19, 1995). "Review: 'Headless Body in Topless Bar'". Variety.
  3. ^ Bowman, David (February 11, 1996). "Flick from Headline Heaven, Tabloid Style". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Li, David K. (April 15, 1983). "The genius behind 'Headless Body in Topless Bar' headline dies at 74 | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  5. ^ Fox, Margalit (June 9, 2015). "Vincent Musetto, 74, Dies; Wrote 'Headless' Headline of Ageless Fame". Retrieved February 11, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.