Published on: Apr 20, 2023 James J. ‘Jim’ Gillis, of Middletown, RI, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was 64 years old. Gillis was a longtime reporter and columnist for The Newport (RI) Daily News. Among his many awards and accolades was his induction into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame in 2021. He was born June 13, 1958, in Providence, RI, and grew up in Pawtucket, RI. He was the son of the late James … Continue reading #24 Newport Buzz Top Stories of 2023: Jim Gillis Passes Away at 64