Marie Colvin

Marie Colvin

Journalism
🇺🇸United States

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.

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Lifespan
1956 – 2012
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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

Timeline

  • 1956

    Born

    Birth
  • 2012

    Died

    Death

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