John Connolly, Investigative Journalist Who Co-Wrote Jeffrey Epstein Book, Dies at 78

Authors Mike Walker and John Connolly at the "Out For Blood" book launch event at Ivy Bar And Grill in New York City on Nov. 4, 2013. Rommel Demano/Getty Images

Investigative journalist and former NYPD detective John Connolly, who investigated convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, died on Jan. 15 at the age of 78.

The well-known journalist’s partner, music insider, and author Dorothy Carvello, confirmed Connolly’s passing in a statement to the New York Post. She said her long-time partner died after a short illness.