The World Has Lost John Pilger (9 Oct 1939 – 30 Dec 2023) RIP
OBITUARIES, 1 Jan 2024
Consortium News - TRANSCEND Media Service
John Pilger in his film, Palestine Is Still the Issue (johnpilger.com)
One of the greatest journalists and filmmakers of any generation has died at age 84, his family announced on Sunday 31 Dec.
John Pilger, whose books, films and articles informed generations of people eager to cut through official narratives and propaganda on the Palestinian question; U.S. wars executed in Vietnam, Iraq and elsewhere; the one it plans for China; the state of public medicine in Britain; the treatment of aborigines in his native Australia and a host of other critical public issues, has died in London at 84.
Pilger, a recipient of numerous awards, including winning British journalist of the year twice, was a member of Consortium News‘ board of directors and in October was awarded with CN‘s Gary Webb Freedom of the Press Award.
Tributes have already begun to pour in.
John Pilger stood as a towering figure in the realm of true journalism, possessing a profound understanding of the significance of the WikiLeaks ideal. His resounding voice was among the most potent advocates for putting an end to the injustices faced by Julian Assange. He… pic.twitter.com/Y5ql8Yn0xM
— Kristinn Hrafnsson (@khrafnsson) December 31, 2023
Our dear dear John Pilger has left us. He was one of the greats. A consistent ally of the dispossessed, John dedicated his life to telling their stories and awoke the world to the greatest injustices. He showed great empathy for the weak and was unflinching with the powerful.… https://t.co/4ENQMwq5Os pic.twitter.com/L986CI3MlJ
— Stella Assange #FreeAssangeNOW (@Stella_Assange) December 31, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of John Pilger announce he died yesterday 30 December 2023 in London aged 84. His journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the world, but to his family he was simply the most amazing and loved Dad, Grandad and partner. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/j90QTAPgzC
— John Pilger (@johnpilger) December 31, 2023
Consortium News will be publishing an assessment of John’s life and work.
CONGRATULATIONS JOHN PILGER @johnpilger
2023 WINNER
Gary Webb Freedom of the Press Award
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John Pilger has won an Emmy and a BAFTA for his documentaries, which have also won numerous US and European awards. His articles appeared worldwide in newspapers such as The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Mail & Guardian (South Africa), Aftonbladet (Sweden), Il Manifesto (Italy). He wrote a regular column for the New Statesman, London. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Sophie Prize for ’30 years of exposing injustice and promoting human rights.’ In 2009 he was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize. His earlier film is The War You Don’t See (2010). His new film, The Coming War on China, is available in the U.S. from www.bullfrogfilms.com
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