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Cornell Capa Founder of the International Centre of Photography Dies at 90.

24th May 2008

On the 23rd May the renowned photojournalist, and International Center of Photography founder Cornell Capa died at the age of 90. His death was announced by the ICP, which reported that he died at home peacefully after battling Parkinson's disease for many years.

Capa will be remembered for coining the phrase "the concerned photographer," describing those photographers who contribute to humanity’s well-being with their art, and idea that has been an inspiration for countless photojournalists over the last fifty years.

"He was an extraordinarily warm-hearted guy who made incredible opportunities for an enormous number of us," said ICP director Willis E. 'Buzz' Hartshorn. "The humanism that he expressed towards photography was something that he really did bring into his daily life. And the sense of loyalty that he engendered in his staff was extraordinary and unique."

"I think the other thing about him is that he’s probably the last of a generation," Hartshorn added. "I don’t think it is possible to do anymore in this field what this man has accomplished."

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