John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker, has died at the age of 84. Pilger died in London on Saturday [97fc154d].
Pilger worked for the Daily Mirror, ITV's 'World In Action,' and Reuters. He won an award for his 1979 film 'Year Zero: The Silent Death Of Cambodia,' which exposed the Khmer Rouge's atrocities. He also made a documentary in 1990 titled 'Cambodia: The Betrayal' [97fc154d].
Pilger was known for his opposition to American and British foreign policy and his criticism of Australia's treatment of its Indigenous population. He also campaigned for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange [97fc154d].
Recently, Pilger and Roger Waters appeared on Consortium News to discuss the latest developments in Julian Assange's case. The conversation took place the day after a British judge denied Assange bail, despite having previously 'discharged' him. The hosts, Cathy Vogan and Alexander Mercouris, were also joined by political and legal analyst Alexander Mercouris and producer Cathy Vogan. They discussed the U.S. appeal and Assange's continued incarceration at London's Belmarsh Prison. The appeal is expected to be heard by the summer of '23 [2ddd5385] [ea6a0580].
Pilger's legacy will continue to be remembered through his groundbreaking documentaries and his commitment to exposing injustices around the world [97fc154d].
Les Twentyman, a Melbourne-born social justice worker and community activist, has also passed away. He died at the age of 76 [519bfad7].
Twentyman was known for his work on the streets, advocating for social justice causes. He received several awards, including the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1994 and Victorian of the Year in 2006. He founded the Les Twentyman Foundation over 30 years ago, which continues to honor his legacy. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him [519bfad7].
Ian Parmenter, a renowned West Australian chef, has also died at the age of 79 [652b76e7].
Parmenter gained fame as the presenter of the national broadcaster's 'Consuming Passions' program, where he was the show's director between 1992 and 2001. He was born in Britain and started out as a Fleet Street journalist before moving to Australia. Parmenter was not a trained chef - he learned his cooking skills by experimenting in the kitchen at home, initially as a personal passion, later becoming a successful career. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2011 for his services to the food and tourism industries [652b76e7].
Tributes have been pouring in for Ian Parmenter, with friends and colleagues describing him as a natural showman, thoughtful, compassionate, and a great storyteller. His contributions to the food and tourism industries will be remembered, and he will be greatly missed [652b76e7].
Michael Oyier, a former KTN News anchor, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, while receiving treatment at a city hospital. He had collapsed in his Lavington house in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 17, after complaining of a severe headache. Oyier was the second born in a family of five siblings and was a father of two daughters from two different mothers. After leaving KTN, he ventured into PR and worked as an MC. Oyier worked as an anchor and presenter at Standard Group for nine years before leaving in 2012. He also offered counseling services and became an executive leadership coach. Oyier was known for his public life as a newscaster and struggled with depression, which he shared in an episode of Engage Talk in December 2017. He was also active in the church and had a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from USIU, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Management from USIU, and attended Strathmore Business School. May his soul rest in eternal peace [1d085a95] [97fc154d].
Sam Rubin, a beloved entertainment anchor and reporter for KTLA in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 64. The station announced his unexpected death on Friday, May 10, 2024. Rubin joined the station's morning news team in 1991 and conducted live interviews with actors and musicians. His final interview was with Jane Seymour on Thursday. Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and four children. Hollywood figures such as Tom Hanks, Viola Davis, and Ryan Reynolds mourned his death on social media [ea69e299].
ITV's This Morning will air a tribute to entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin, who has died at the age of 64. Rubin, an Emmy-winning entertainment correspondent and presenter for Los Angeles' No 1 morning show on KTLA, regularly appeared on This Morning. The tribute will be aired on Monday's show. US actor Ben Stiller paid tribute to Rubin, describing him as a consummate professional who loved actors and movies. KTLA news also expressed sadness at Rubin's death, describing him as a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world [12bd5c1c].
This article is a tribute to the late journalist John Pilger, social justice worker Les Twentyman, renowned chef Ian Parmenter, former news anchor Michael Oyier, and entertainment reporter Sam Rubin. These five individuals dedicated their lives to their respective fields and made significant contributions. Pilger's groundbreaking documentaries shed light on atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and criticized foreign policies. Twentyman worked tirelessly on the streets, advocating for social justice causes. Parmenter brought joy to many through his cooking and television programs. Oyier was a respected news anchor and struggled with depression, sharing his experiences to raise awareness. Rubin was a beloved entertainment reporter, known for his professionalism and love for actors and movies. They will be remembered for their profound impact and their commitment to making the world a better place. Their legacies will continue to inspire future generations [97fc154d] [519bfad7] [652b76e7] [1d085a95] [ea69e299] [12bd5c1c].