Pulitzer Prize-Winning War Correspondent Peter Arnett Passes Away
Peter Arnett, the renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, has died at 91. Throughout his distinguished career, he reported extensively on major conflicts including the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, earning international recognition for his courageous coverage.
Peter Arnett, a celebrated war correspondent, died at 91 in Newport Beach, California, following a battle with prostate cancer. His distinguished career spanned four decades, during which he covered significant global conflicts. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1966 for his reporting on the Vietnam War while working for the Associated Press.
Arnett became famous for remaining in Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War, providing live coverage as the city was bombed. He also conducted exclusive interviews with notable figures including Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
Though his career included some controversies, including disputes with CNN and NBC, he continued working for international news outlets. Born in New Zealand in 1934, Arnett eventually settled in California with his wife, Nina Nguyen, and is survived by two children.
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