Vincent Musetto

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
Boonton, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 2015(2015-06-09) (aged 74)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Editor, writer, critic

References
  1. "Vincent Musetto, writer of legendary NYPost headline, dies". Usatoday.com. April 15, 1983. 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.


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