Paul Coates

{{short description|American print and television journalist (1921–1968)}} {{for|the publisher|Paul Coates (publisher)}} {{Infobox person | name = Paul Coates | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date|1921|03|10}} | birth_place = New York, New York | death_date = {{Death date and age|1968|11|16|1921|03|10}} | death_place = West Hollywood, California | other_names = | occupation = Television host and columnist | years_active = 1953 to 1968 | spouse = | partner = | website = }}

'''Paul V. Coates''' (March 10, 1921 – November 16, 1968) was an American print and television journalist. He was known for his popular daily newspaper column and as the host of the syndicated tabloid-style television series ''Confidential File'', developed by Coates and Irvin Kershner (1923–2010).

Coates suffered a massive stroke in 1966 which left the right side of his body paralyzed and his speech severely impaired. Initially given a 50% chance of survival, Coates made a recovery in less than a year, regaining his speech and returning to work in April, 1967.<ref name = obit>{{cite news | title = Paul Coates, Newspaper Columnist, Dies | work = The Salt Lake Tribune | page = A9 | publisher = Los Angeles Times Service | date = 1968-11-17 }}</ref> However, he died a year later.

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