Giansanti - R.I.P. 2009

[drg]

Gianni Giansanti, photographer of Popes, Athletes, World Leaders and famed moments in journalism has died at age 52.

Thought of by many as the 'Pope's Photographer' his early fame came from being in the right place covering the turmoil of politics and the violence associated with Europe's struggles in the 1970's and 1980's. From Karol Wojtyla election as the first Non-Italian pope in centuries to the terrorism that was part and parcel of Italian politics, Giansanti photographed it.

Gianni Giansanti, 1956-2009, dead in Rome Wednesday, 18 March.

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Editor and Publisher Archives - Numerous cites

Time Magazine - Remembering Gianni Giansanti By Jeff Israely
New York Times ARTS - Gianni Giansanti, Unofficial Photographer of Pope John Paul II, Is Dead at 52 By MARGALIT FOX

[starriderrick]

I have seen some of his famous works...So much talent, so young to pass. Thanks for sharing Chris.

Rick

[sprichmal]

Gianni Giansanti, photographer of Popes, Athletes, World Leaders and famed moments in journalism has died at age 52.

Thought of by many as the 'Pope's Photographer' his early fame came from being in the right place covering the turmoil of politics and the violence associated with Europe's struggles in the 1970's and 1980's. From Karol Wojtyla election as the first Non-Italian pope in centuries to the terrorism that was part and parcel of Italian politics, Giansanti photographed it.

Gianni Giansanti, 1956-2009, dead in Rome Wednesday, 18 March.

Resources for futher details -

(click for links)

Very sad news - thanks for sharing.