Rest in Peace Tim Page - Vietnam War Photojournalist

Sad to hear about the death of legendary British / Australian Vietnam war photojournalist Tim Page. Tim died from cancer at his home on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales on August 24 2022. He was 78 years old.
Tim was immortalized by actor Dennis Hopper in the movie Apocalypse Now and he visited the set of our movie Danger Close taking photos using the same Leica camera he used in Vietnam. This is Tim being interviewed on the set of Danger Close in Queensland, Australia in June 2018.
Tim Page left England at 17 to travel across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Nepal. He found himself in Laos at the time of the civil war and ended up working as a stringer for United Press International. From there he moved on to Saigon where he covered the Vietnam War for the next five years working largely on assignment for TIME-LIFE, UPI, PARIS MATCH, and ASSOCIATED PRESS. He also found time to cover the Six Day War in the Middle East in 1967.
The role of war-photographer suited Page’s craving for danger and excitement. Here is a 1979 episode of BBC 'Arena' on Tim - • Tim Page 'Mentioned in... .
He became an iconic photographer of the Vietnam War and his pictures were the visual inspiration for many films of the period.
The Vietnam War was the first and last war where there was no censorship, the military actively encouraged press involvement and Page went everywhere, covering everything.
Tim was wounded four times in Vietnam, once by ‘friendly fire’ and the last time was when he jumped out of a helicopter to help load the wounded and the person in front of him stepped on a landmine. Tim was pronounced DOA (dead on arrival) at the hospital. He required extensive neuro-surgery and spent most of the seventies in recovery.
His books include NAM, The Mindful Moment, Page After Page, Derailed in Uncle Ho’s Victory Garden and the forthcoming Nam contacts.
Rest in Peace Tim.
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[@allanphillips3749]

I meet this man in Brisbane about 17 years ago. I was in a place called Red cross night cafe. it was a place for young street kids to go and get a meal and a shower and hang out for a lil while. Tim came in one night. He was quietly introduced to me as just another person doing a volunteer shift. when he said he was a photographer and offered to show me his work I was intrigued. When he showed me the book and I recognised iconic photos straight away. I knew right then I was in the presence of a living legend. I had a few interactions with this man. he was genuine and a good guy. he was likely a bit larikin in his younger days which made relating to him easier. I was sadden by his death and looked for any services to be able to pay some respects. I am glad to find this video and to be able to take the opportunity to say. Vale Tim Page

[@billyray8062]

The amount of horror and destruction this man not only saw but captured on film is amazing. RIP Tim Page.

[@jamesporter1123]

RIP Tim Page, i hop you meet your old friends Dana Stone and Sean Flynn up in heaven.

[@avs4365]

Me, a Brit, who shared the same generation, but never the experience of this one off genius, in the sense of the word genius being a true original. Plus all the work he did after Vietnam by going back again to highlight the decimation left behind. A man with true grit. RIP.

[@dennismoore1134]

I did two tours of South Vietnam in the Australian Regular Army, as an Infantry soldier, in 3RAR. It is good to hear that we (Australians) were so highly regarded for the way we fought the war, as opposed to the way that the Americans did. To be so respected & remembered after all this time by such a man as Tim Page is indeed an honour. It is so sad to learn that he is no longer with us. Everything that he said about the Diggers is true. We should not have been in the war, but we Australians conducted ourselves honourably & with pride in our craft & discipline. May you Rest In Peace Tim Page, you certainly deserve to, you have earned the right.

[@Tyler.i.81]

I need knew anything about this guy what a incredible life just watch the other film about his adventures in nam cool guy very rock and roll.

[@paulgrahamedwardspencer9297]

what an amazing guy sleep well Tim

[@ChristopherSykesDocumentaries]

I've just found this. Wonderful how you've made it Tim and only Tim, being so engaging and vivid in his storytelling with no interference. Well done! Chris (Sykes - Arena, 'Mention in Dispatches')

[@Naatti922]

Absolute legend. RIP.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Remarkable, truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing.

[@noelenglish6279]

I learned about Tim from Michael Herr's "Dispatches". From that I attended the production of "Dispatches" at the National Theatre in London in 1979. I have read and own all of his books. I met Tim at "PhotoFreo" in Fremantle in 2012 and it was a great experience. Vale Tim Page, so much more than a photographer.... Since then

[@paulnicholas8152]

Very interesting interview, He brought the reality, horror and truth of the Vietnam war into public view. At great personal cost. A Legend of his time. Rest in Peace Tim Page.

[@timbo7457]

This man inspired my love of photography, capturing emotion not just a picture, he was one of the masters. His talent will be missed

[@blainwilson7937]

I just read about him in Herr’s Dispatches. RIP

[@sputumtube]

Wow.... what an incredible guy.

[@peterlovett5841]

I have a number of books about photographers in Vietnam but somehow I missed Tim Page's although there are frames he took in some of them. A remarkable character whose iconoclastic views will be missed. Thank you for making this video and posting here.

[@AvicSubfusca]

Loved his work. His photography speaks for itself. But his books too leave a lasting impression. 78 is a great run for anyone, let alone someone who spent so much time working in warzones. Rest In Peace.

[@rooftopcat1785]

Tim, rest in peace. Those memories of the war cant follow now. Sleep well tim.

[@sourcepotato_bwobby]

RIP great stuff

[@hermanmunster9472]

RIP. The Rock'n'Roll-Capa and what a life. Now you can have some good smokes with Flynn and Stone.

[@martin701]

❤ RIP Tim

[@cliffworks748]

Rest in Peace Tim. Al is still in Cambodia carrying on.

[@stuartclements9290]

RIP. Awarrior with a camera.

[@germanico4401]

Retrataste la crueldad de la guerra..en vietnam...que sirva de leccion a las nuevas generaciones..qie buscan una guerra y que piensan que es un juego...gracias Tim...joven estuviste. en vietnam....retratando el desastre de una guerra Rip..Tim Page ❤⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️