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Peter Gregg Arnett was born on November 13, 1934, in Riverton, New Zealand, and dedicated his entire career to war journalism. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1966 for his reports during the Vietnam War, becoming a brave reporter capable of conveying information from dangerous conflict zones. Arnett became an emblematic figure during the First Gulf War, reporting live from Baghdad, which contributed to CNN's growing notoriety. Throughout his career, he experienced notable achievements but also controversies, being fired from CNN and NBC due to critical statements. He died on December 17, 2025, in Newport Beach, California, leaving behind an important legacy in war journalism and influencing generations of journalists.
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A murit Peter Arnett, legendă a jurnalismului de război. A fost laureat al Premiului Pulitzer pentru reportajele războiului din Vietnam
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent, dies at 91
Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported from Vietnam and Gulf War, has died