New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid has died in Syria
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 09:47 PM
New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid died on Thursday while working in Syria, reporting on the growing conflict there. He was a frequent guest on the Lopate Show, shedding light on the politics and conflict in countries across the Middle East, including Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, and Syria. He died at the age of 43. You can listen to some of Anthony Shadid's conversations with Leonard over the years:
September 2005, discussing his book about Iraq, Night Draws Near
August 2006 update from Tyre, Lebanon
March 2010 look at Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections
April 2011 interview about his capture while covering the unrest in Libya
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This is a tragic loss. I never met Mr. Shadid, but felt as if I knew him because of his constant and important contributions to both broadcast and print news throughout his distinguished career.
Mr. Shadid was notable for his warmth and compassion, even as he reported with clear eyes on disastrous and saddening events. He was astonishingly resilient after his abduction together with colleagues. He was six years younger than I am.
To those close to him, I wish consolation.
With all the rest of us, I regret the loss to news reporting in our time,
David G. Herrmann
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