The OPC is deeply saddened to learn that renowned photo editor and longtime OPC member has died at age 100.
The New York Times reports that the veteran journalist died on Friday, July 27, at a hospital near his home in Paris.
Morris had a storied career that began as photo editor for Life magazine in World War II, when he oversaw coverage of D-Day in 1944, editing the historic photographs of Robert Capa. He also served as picture editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal, executive editor of Magnum Photos, assistant managing editor for graphics of The Washington Post and picture editor of The New York Times.
He moved to Paris in 1983, as the European correspondent of National Geographic.
He is survived by his partner, Patricia Trocmé; four sons from two marriages, John II, Chris, Kirk and Oliver; and four grandchildren.