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Natasha Wynarczyk & Cyril Dixon

Inside the life of Tim Page as legendary Vietnam War photographer dies aged 78

Real-life action man Tim Page, whose dramatic images captured the true horrors of the Vietnam War, has died aged 78.

The British-born photojournalist’s dedication to getting the perfect shot meant he put himself into the line of fire on several occasions, and he was even the inspiration for Dennis Hopper’s character in the hit film Apocalypse Now.

Page’s iconic works also helped turn public opinion against the US’s part in the conflict thanks to his insistence that “the only good war photograph is an anti-war photograph.”

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