Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 15, 2009, Gannett Co., Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Craig A. Dubow will be on a temporary medical leave of absence following back surgery, effective June 15, 2009. Mr. Dubow will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors during his leave of absence. Gracia C. Martore, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Company's principal executive officer until such time as Mr. Dubow is able to return to work.

A press release announcing Mr. Dubow's temporary leave of absence and Ms. Martore's assumption of the duties of principal executive officer during Mr. Dubow's leave of absence is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibit 99.1

Press Release dated June 15, 2009.

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