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Herb Ritts 1952-2002 Celebrity photographer Herb Ritts has died at the age of 50. Ritts, who made his name capturing stars like Madonna and Elizabeth Taylor on film, died in hospital in Los Angeles on Thursday, after suffering complications of pneumonia. The American was best known for his unorthodox pictures, including Taylor with her brain-surgery scar still visible and Superman actor Christopher Reeve wired up in a high-tech wheelchair. Ritts' Los Angeles gallery representative David Fahey says, "He could get people to do things that they were reluctant to do, because in the end it would make a great photograph." Ritts is survived by his partner Erik Hyman, his mother Shirley, brother Rory, and sister Christy. -- imdb.com Update! From IMDb Celebrity News, January 7, 2003: Friend Confirms Herb Ritts Rumor -- A friend of late celebrity photographer Herb Ritts has confirmed the snapper's [sic] was HIV positive at the time of his death. Hollywood publicist Steve Huvane had been friends with Herb and his partner Erik Hyman for a number of years, until his death on December 26. The official cause of death is listed pneumonia, though close friends were aware of his HIV status. Huvane says, "He had been very productive for many years living with HIV." New York Fashion week, in February, is expected to give the internationally renowned photographer a high profile memorial.
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