Gawker’s Flagship Site Will Shut Down After Univision Deal
- Founder Nick Denton told staff Gawker.com will close next week
- Univision was winning bidder for Gawker Media in auction
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Gawker.com is shutting down, marking the final chapter for a pioneer in online media and one of the most controversial publishers on the web.
Nick Denton, the founder of Gawker Media, told the site’s staff that it will end operations next week, according to a post on its website. Gawker.com’s archives will still be available, Denton said in a memo to employees.