Tim Hetherington

Photographer

Birthday December 5, 1970

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Apr 20, 2011 (40)

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About

World Press Photo of the Year-winning photojournalist who was tragically killed while covering the Libyan civil War in 2011.

Before Fame

He spent two years traveling through Asia after graduating from high school.

Trivia

He also earned an Academy Award nomination for the documentary Restrepo, which he co-directed.

Family Life

He was in a relationship with Idil Ibrahim at the time of his death.

Associated With

He was posthumously given a flag by Senator John McCain at his memorial service.