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Eddie Adams (née Edward Thomas Adams)
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Memorial Page for Eddie Adams (née Edward Thomas Adams)

Jun 12, 1933 – Sep 18, 2004(71 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American photographer

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June 11th, 2026

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Biography

Cause of Death

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Burial Place

Greenwood Memorial Park

Occupation(4)

photojournalistphotographerwar photographerjournalist

Awards(6)

George Polk AwardPulitzer Prize for PhotographyRobert Capa Gold MedalWorld Press Photo of the YearLucie AwardPulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography

Eddie Adams (* June 12, 1933 in New Kensington; † September 18, 2004 in New York City) was an american photographer. He was 71 years old. He received 6 awards, including George Polk Award, Pulitzer Prize for Photography. His cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park.

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Born in New Kensington, Westmoreland County

1933

George Polk Award

1968

Pulitzer Prize for Photography

1969

Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography

1969

Robert Capa Gold Medal

1977

George Polk Award

1977

George Polk Award

1978

Died in New York City, New York (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

2004

Lucie Award

2010

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Eddie Adams (née Edward Thomas Adams). Forever remembered.