We bring to you the sad news about the passing of Douglas Kirkland, one of the American-recognized photographers.
His death has caused floods of tribute online amidst many of his followers expressing their profound condolences to his surviving family.
Douglas Kirkland dies: Cause of death revealed
Douglas Kirkland passed away on Monday (October 3) at his Los Angeles home from natural causes. He made his sudden departure at age 88.
His celebrity photos were almost as famous as the celebrities themselves, and his photographs represent some of the most significant film shootings in Hollywood history.
Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlie Chaplin, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brigitte Bardot are just a few of the major stars Kirkland has made portraits of in the 20th and 21st centuries.
While alive he took so many awards for his rare talent in photography; World Press Photo Award for Arts and Entertainment is just one of them.