Post by KotO on Apr 21, 2020 21:23:15 GMT
www.yahoo.com/entertainment/photographer-peter-beard-confirmed-dead-142611000.html
Peter Beard, a famed American artist and photographer who went missing nearly three weeks ago, has been confirmed dead. He was 82.
In a statement posted to his website, his family shared the news, saying they will "miss him every day."
"We are all heartbroken by the confirmation of our beloved Peter’s death. We want to express our deep gratitude to the East Hampton police and all who aided them in their search, and also to thank the many friends of Peter and our family who have sent messages of love and support during these dark days," the statement read.
In an earlier statement shared on April 12 to Beard's Instagram page, his family shared that he had gone missing 10 days earlier and that they were in contact with police leading the investigation.
In Sunday's statement, the family described Beard as "an extraordinary man who led an exceptional life."
"He lived life to the fullest; he squeezed every drop out of every day. He was relentless in his passion for nature, unvarnished and unsentimental but utterly authentic always," the statement continued. "He was an intrepid explorer, unfailingly generous, charismatic, and discerning. Peter defined what it means to be open: open to new ideas, new encounters, new people, new ways of living and being. Always insatiably curious, he pursued his passions without restraints and perceived reality through a unique lens."
The statement also highlighted his work as a "pioneering contemporary artist" who was ahead of his time in his efforts to "sound the alarm about environmental damage."
"He died where he lived: in nature," the statement concluded. No further details were shared. According to CBS New York and The Guardian, Beard suffered from dementia.
A New York native, Beard is known for his work in the city and outside of it, including Montauk, New York and Kenya. His photos of Africa and African animals are among his most celebrated.
During his lifetime, he befriended and collaborated with many celebrities and artists including Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon, Salvador Dali, Richard Lindner, Terry Southern and Truman Capote. He also appeared in several documentaries, including 2010's "Beautiful Darling" and 1988's "With Peter Beard in Africa: Last Word from Paradise."
He was previously married to model Cheryl Tiegs from 1981 to 1983.
Beard is survived by his wife Nejma and daughter Zara.
Peter Beard, a famed American artist and photographer who went missing nearly three weeks ago, has been confirmed dead. He was 82.
In a statement posted to his website, his family shared the news, saying they will "miss him every day."
"We are all heartbroken by the confirmation of our beloved Peter’s death. We want to express our deep gratitude to the East Hampton police and all who aided them in their search, and also to thank the many friends of Peter and our family who have sent messages of love and support during these dark days," the statement read.
In an earlier statement shared on April 12 to Beard's Instagram page, his family shared that he had gone missing 10 days earlier and that they were in contact with police leading the investigation.
In Sunday's statement, the family described Beard as "an extraordinary man who led an exceptional life."
"He lived life to the fullest; he squeezed every drop out of every day. He was relentless in his passion for nature, unvarnished and unsentimental but utterly authentic always," the statement continued. "He was an intrepid explorer, unfailingly generous, charismatic, and discerning. Peter defined what it means to be open: open to new ideas, new encounters, new people, new ways of living and being. Always insatiably curious, he pursued his passions without restraints and perceived reality through a unique lens."
The statement also highlighted his work as a "pioneering contemporary artist" who was ahead of his time in his efforts to "sound the alarm about environmental damage."
"He died where he lived: in nature," the statement concluded. No further details were shared. According to CBS New York and The Guardian, Beard suffered from dementia.
A New York native, Beard is known for his work in the city and outside of it, including Montauk, New York and Kenya. His photos of Africa and African animals are among his most celebrated.
During his lifetime, he befriended and collaborated with many celebrities and artists including Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon, Salvador Dali, Richard Lindner, Terry Southern and Truman Capote. He also appeared in several documentaries, including 2010's "Beautiful Darling" and 1988's "With Peter Beard in Africa: Last Word from Paradise."
He was previously married to model Cheryl Tiegs from 1981 to 1983.
Beard is survived by his wife Nejma and daughter Zara.