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Sky News cameraman killed in Egypt
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 August 2013
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Mick Deane, a Sky News cameraman, was tragically shot and killed in Egypt. With 15 years at Sky, he was known for his talent and mentorship.Summary
Sky News cameraman Mick Deane has been shot and killed in Egypt on Wednesday morning, the channel reports.
Mick, 61, worked for Sky for 15 years, based in Washington and then Jerusalem.
The married father of two was part of Sky News team covering the violence in Cairo. The rest of the team were unhurt.
The Head of Sky News John Ryley described Mick as the very best of cameramen, a brilliant journalist and an inspiring mentor to many at Sky.
"Mick Deane was a really lovely, lovely guy," he said. "He was great fun to work with, he was an astonishingly good cameraman who took some brilliant pictures.
Key Points
- Mick Deane was 61 years old at the time of his death.
- He worked for Sky News for 15 years, previously based in Washington and Jerusalem.
- Deane was part of the team covering violence in Cairo when he was killed.
- John Ryley, Head of Sky News, praised Deane's skills and character.
- The rest of the Sky News team remained unharmed during the incident.
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