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Renowned Journalist John F. Burns Dies at 81

3/14/2026

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  • John F. Burns, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, died on March 13, 2026, at age 81 from pneumonia.
  • Over a 40-year career, Burns reported from conflict zones such as Afghanistan and Bosnia.
  • He earned two Pulitzer Prizes for his work.
  • Notable stories included a cellist amid the ruins of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War and Nelson Mandela's release from prison in South Africa.