Boris Spremo
Boris Spremo (Serbian Cyrillic: Борис Спремо; October 20, 1935 – August 21, 2017) was a Yugoslavian-born Canadian photojournalist.[1]
Boris Spremo | |
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 Spremo shooting photos at BMO Field | |
| Born | 20 October 1935 |
| Died | August 21, 2017 (aged 81) |
| Cause of death | Complications from multiple myeloma |
| Occupation | Photojournalist |
Career
Spremo found work with The Globe and Mail, and finished his career with the Toronto Star.[2] The Toronto Star later called him "a legend in the business".[3] Some of his photographs appeared in both Canadian and American magazines. He was known for his collages depicting life in Toronto.[4]
Death
Spremo died of complications of multiple myeloma in Toronto on August 21, 2017 at the age of 81.[5]
Awards
Spremo won many regional and international awards for his work,[6] including being the first Canadian ever to win a World Press Photo award.[2] He was named a member of the Order of Canada in 1997.[3]
References
- ↑ "Boris Spremo" Archived 2013-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. The Canadian Encyclopedia, January 29, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Photojournalist Boris Spremo told stories with his lens". The Globe and Mail, August 22, 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Trash bags at Queen station a visual spoiler for lens legend. Toronto Star. March 19, 2009.
- ↑ Toronto Photographed by Boris Spremo. The Times. July 1, 1967.
- ↑ Legendary photojournalist Boris Spremo told stories with his lens
- ↑ Computers now able to help with your photographic work. Montreal Gazette. March 24, 1984.