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Memorial Page for Marie Colvin
Jan 12, 1956 – Feb 22, 2012(56 years)Died in:Homs, Syria
American war correspondent
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Marie Colvin (* January 12, 1956 in Oyster Bay; † February 22, 2012 in Homs) was an american war correspondent. She was 56 years old. She was married to Juan Carlos Gumucio. Her education included Yale University and Oyster Bay High School. She received 4 awards, including Anna Politkovskaya Award, International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes.
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9 EventsBorn in Oyster Bay, Nassau County
1956The Sunday Times
1985Foreign Reporter of the Year
2000Courage in Journalism Award
2000Foreign Reporter of the Year
2009Anna Politkovskaya Award
2012Foreign Reporter of the Year
2012Died in Homs, Syria
2012International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes
2013Obituary
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- Juan Carlos Gumucio
Marie Colvin. Forever remembered.