Peter Arnett: The Fearless Voice of War

Peter Arnett, a pioneering war correspondent known for his fearless reporting from Vietnam to Iraq, has passed away at 91. Winner of the 1966 Pulitzer Prize, Arnett was celebrated for his brave, incisive journalism. Even in retirement, his legacy as a storyteller and reporter endured.

Peter Arnett, renowned for his fearless war correspondence from the Vietnam War to the Gulf conflicts, has passed away at the age of 91. Arnett, who received the 1966 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting, succumbed to prostate cancer surrounded by loved ones.

Arnett's career is marked by his steadfast commitment to reporting on the frontlines, often broadcasting live amidst the chaos of conflict. His famous reports for CNN during the Gulf War made him a household name, characterized by a calm, New Zealand-accented voice reporting from bombarded Baghdad.

The seasoned journalist's career spanned multiple decades and controversies, cementing his status as one of the era's most significant correspondents. Serving with Associated Press and later CNN, Arnett paved the way for future journalists and left behind a rich legacy of storytelling and war reporting.

(With inputs from agencies.)