Photographers who died on August 19

Take a focused look at the photographers who passed away on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • James Foley
    2014 James Foley

    American journalist who was tragically kidnapped and executed by ISIS in Syria, becoming a symbol of the brutal conflict and press freedom...

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