The Resume

(1957-September 27, 2007)
Born in Imabari, Japan
Photojournalist for Tokyo-based APF News
Covered conflicts in Cambodia, Afghanistan, Palestine and Iraq
Shot and killed during anti-government demonstrations in Myanmar (Burma)

Why he might be annoying:

He sought out dangerous assignments.
He did not tell his parents he was going to Myanmar.
The Burmese government claimed he was struck by a stray bullet.

Why he might not be annoying:

He said, 'There are places no one wants to go, but someone has to go.'
Video shows a soldier shoving him to the ground and then shooting him at point blank range.
He continued taking pictures as he lay dying.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 07]
• I Died in 2007 (Ranked: 50)
• I Took a Bullet
• I was Murdered
• Look at Me, I'm in Agony
• Look at Me, I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up
• Look at Me, I've Got a Camera Too
• My Death was Caught on Tape
• Photographers
• Profiles 21251-21500 (Ranked: 21366)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 179 Votes: 44.13% Annoying