Hog Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Lichfield dies aged 6611/11/2005 10:33LONDON (Reuters) - Patrick Lichfield, one of the fashion worlds best-known photographers, has died in hospital after suffering a stroke, a hospital spokeswoman said on Friday. He was 66.Lichfield, who was first cousin once removed to the Queen, was rushed to hospital on Thursday."He died quietly in the early hours of the morning," the spokeswoman said.Born Thomas Patrick Anson in April 1939, the man who became the fifth Earl of Lichfield and professionally used the name Patrick Lichfield, was considered one of Britains premier photographers after a 44-year career behind the lens.Among his best-known work was a series of informally posed wedding portraits of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleevesMcginty Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 ''The person you are photographing is 50% of the portrait and you are the other 50% '' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinosaur Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Just read about it before coming on here... Such a shame, and a big loss to photography At least he left his markrest in peace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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