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Dith Pran, a photojournalist for The New York Times whose struggle to survive the murderous regime of Khmer Rouge-era Cambodia was depicted in a 1984 movie, died on Sunday.
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A 1974 photo by Mr. Dith of the wife and mother of a government soldier as they learned of the soldier's death in combat southwest of Phnom Penh.
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A 1974 photo by Mr. Dith of shells being fired at a village northwest of Phnom Penh.
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Mr. Dith, right, interviewed a government soldier in August 1973 about the American bombing of Cambodia as The Times correspondent Sydney H. Schanberg took notes. With the fall of Phnom Penh in 1975, Mr. Schanberg was forced from the country, and Mr. Dith became a prisoner of the Khmer Rouge, the Cambodian Communists. Mr. Schanberg returned to the United States and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting from Cambodia, which he accepted on behalf of Mr. Dith as well. Mr. Dith, despite Mr. Schanberg's frantic efforts, was sent to the countryside to join millions working as virtual slaves.
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In 1979, Mr. Dith escaped over the Thai border. He returned to Cambodia in the summer of 1989, at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Sen. At left, Mr. Dith visited a museum at Tuol Sleng that is the site of the torture of 20,000 people, almost all of whom were also killed.
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Dr. Haing Ngor, right, and Sam Waterston, playing Mr. Dith and Mr. Schanberg, respectively, in a scene from the 1984 movie "The Killing Fields."
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he was quite an extraordinary man, great tribute.
dkelly · 2008-03-30: 10:02
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its really sad, as an indian i feel the situation
mojaroo · 2008-03-30: 10:03
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A thoughtful tribute. Very sad.
Emma · 2008-03-30: 10:04
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i feel some of your sadness with you.
sunshineand · 2008-03-30: 10:19
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Yes...very sad. many thanks for sharing them with us.
mintra · 2008-03-30: 10:35
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One cannot help but take on the saddness of this day and the events Mr. Dith covered. It chills me to view some of these shots. A very sad day indeed....thank you for sharing.
pattyb · 2008-03-30: 10:58
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thank you for your tribute!
kyira · 2008-03-30: 11:06
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Wonderful, very interesting set.
vitzeq · 2008-03-30: 11:28
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Post veramente interessante.
peregol · 2008-03-30: 12:43
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I decided to be a reporter watching the killing fields... I was fourteen....
Vinx · 2008-03-30: 13:00
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wow.....what a tribute and a very thoughtful post....a man who should never be forgotten..
focussed · 2008-03-30: 15:56
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his photos are so excellent, and the open our eyes to the world.
JuliaGotz · 2008-03-30: 18:26
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RESPECT.
PhySpi · 2008-03-30: 18:30
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wonderful tribute - am interested in watching the film now
jenjung · 2008-03-30: 18:39
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Interesting tribute to a famous photojournalist.
GnatBytes · 2008-03-30: 19:00
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Salute... what a great picture
Askrubies · 2008-03-30: 19:55
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beautiful tribute and fantastic shots.
PaperWings · 2008-03-30: 19:58
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wow, very powerful shots of the photojournalist, great post
Orhidea46 · 2008-03-30: 21:01
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Very sad day and a wonderful tribute. His photos are amazing and to think how much they spoke and informed.
vollenda · 2008-03-30: 21:42
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A true hero. He'll be remembered.
leocheung · 2008-03-31: 01:21
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very nice set...
NikodemM · 2008-03-31: 06:15
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RIP!
miclaud · 2008-03-31: 09:18
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so sad!
Karibbean · 2008-03-31: 09:31
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Dith Pran, a journalist and hero!An example of determination!
Primavera · 2008-03-31: 12:25
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verey interesting post
kasiulakrencona · 2008-03-31: 15:06
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maharba · 2008-03-31: 22:59
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Sorry for the sadness you are feeling today. You must have admired him very much.
LotoFoto · 2008-04-01: 01:00
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thanks for sharing all these sad photos, I really admire Mr Dith's work !
domino · 2008-04-01: 02:26
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A well done tribute to Mr. Dith. Your own passion always comes through in your posts. Thanks for sharing with us.
DancingDolphin · 2008-04-01: 07:44
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I'm moved. Wonderful tribute.
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-01: 12:29
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this is impressive! :(
RozariaS · 2008-04-01: 13:08
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Such powerful and moving photos. A great tribute
glennis · 2008-04-01: 18:26
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thanks brother, i would not have known he had passed. a wonderful tribute.
artman · 2008-04-02: 00:00
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very good. i remamber this movie
Saeedeh · 2008-04-02: 08:23
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Sad story..great set!
somogyvari · 2008-04-02: 16:40
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thanks. my respect
storytaylor · 2008-04-03: 02:50
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A good man....R.I.P.
Saipanhohhot · 2008-04-03: 07:26
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He was an amazing photographer. RIP.
somnifere · 2008-04-04: 04:28
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RIP
easylife · 2008-04-05: 08:37
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sad day, indeed.
NatinKool · 2008-04-07: 00:50
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Sad to hear.... Great tribute!
Nayah · 2008-04-07: 23:36
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Sad post but really really interesting. It's a great work.
Egara · 2008-04-10: 16:13
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The Killing Fields
Fasterbit · 2008-04-12: 16:59
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I have been in Cambodia and I have seen these horrors with my eyes... truly sad!! Not to forget
pastel · 2008-04-16: 17:41
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des photos incroyables... et certains en payent le prix...
nathaliedelmas · 2008-05-11: 23:25
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