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Biography of Marie Colvin
12. Jan 1956 – 22. Feb 2012(56 years)Died in:Homs, Syria
American war correspondent
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Marie Colvin (* 12. January 1956 in Oyster Bay; † 22. February 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 Events1956
Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County
1985
The Sunday Times
2000
Foreign Reporter of the Year
2000
Courage in Journalism Award
2009
Foreign Reporter of the Year
2012
Anna Politkovskaya Award
2012
Foreign Reporter of the Year
2012
Died in Homs, Syria
2013