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Tim Hetherington, a renowned war photographer and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Restrepo," was tragically killed in 2011 while covering the conflict in Misrata, Libya, struck by an RPG. His colleague, Chris Hondros, also a prominent war photographer, had previously won the Robert Capa Gold Medal for his work. The discussion highlights the extreme dangers faced by war correspondents, emphasizing their bravery and the risks involved in reporting from conflict zones. The impact of Hetherington's work, particularly through "Restrepo," is acknowledged, with participants expressing condolences to his family and friends and reflecting on the horrors of war.
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Tim Hetherington: 1970 – 2011

Hetherinton and Hondros were covering the rebels and civilians in Libya. Hetherington was killed by an RPG while covering the conflict in Misrata.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13154634

Hetherington, co-directed the Oscar-nominated war documentary Restrepo. Mr Hondros won the Robert Capa Gold Medal for war photography.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13151490

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/04/hetherington-family-releases-statement-on-tims-death.html
 
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A very dangerous job, that they did well. Two other photographers, Guy Martin and Chris Brown, were also injured, but are recovering.
 
Such dangerous places they have reported from. What a incredible amount of bravery, to do so. Sympathies to their family and friends.
 
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Such dangerous places they have reported from. What a incredible amount of bravery, to do so. Sympathies to their family and friends.
True that! If I were married to Christianne Amanpour or Lara Logan, I don't know that I'd have the fortitude to see them off at the airport to do their jobs. War correspondents are a special breed.
 
WOW we just watched Restrepo in a class I'm taking a few weeks ago...

That's very sad... R.I.P.
 
war is very terrible, i hate it very much and i hope it won't have war in the future.





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