21/04/2011

British Photographer Killed In Libya

An award-winning British photographer has been killed in Misrata.

It is believed Tim Hetherington, 40, was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack while covering the conflict in Libya.

An American photographer, Chris Hondros, 41, was also killed, and two others were injured in the attack.

Both photographers were renowned for their work in the industry.

Mr Hetherington was nominated for an Oscar for co-directing the war documentary Restrepo.

Mr Hondros was awarded the Robert Capa Gold Medal for war photography.

(BMcN/GK)

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