Sharon Begley: Remembering a Top-Flight Science Journalist In a final note to our readers, Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, told us to “never stop wondering.” By Barry Boyce January 19, 2021 Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, died of cancer on January 16, 2021, at age 64. Our thUnlock this article for FREE. Keep Reading Log in to your Mindful account for uninterrupted access.