John F. Burns, a two-time Pulitzer winner, is dead at 81.

Burns spent 40 years reporting from the world’s hotspots, and his work won’t be easily forgotten. He had a knack for conveying the chaos of war in a way that was both eloquent and haunting.

A Life of Reporting

Burns’ career took him to some of the most troubled places on earth, and he always managed to file stories that were both informative and engaging. It’s a feat that won’t be easily replicated, and his passing leaves a gaping hole in the world of journalism.