Marie Colvin
Marie Catherine Colvin was an American journalist who worked as a foreign affairs correspondent for the British newspaper The Sunday Times from 1985 until her death. She was one of the most prominent war correspondents of her generation, widely recognized for her extensive coverage on the frontlines of various conflicts across the globe. On February 22, 2012, while she was covering the siege of Homs alongside the French photojournalist Rémi Ochlik, the pair were killed in a targeted attack by Syrian government forces.
Background
- Born in
- Oyster Bay
- Educated at
- Yale UniversityOyster Bay High School
- Awards
- 🏆 International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes🏆 Anna Politkovskaya Award🏆 Foreign Reporter of the Year🏆 Courage in Journalism Award
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1956
Born
Birth2012
Died
Death
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