Pilger was renowned for his critical views on the American and British foreign policies and his country’s treatment of indigenous Australians.
Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has died at the age of 84, his family said on Sunday.
A statement released by Pilger’s family said he died on Saturday in London. “His journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the world, but to his family he was simply the most amazing and loved Dad, Grandad and partner,” the statement read.
Pilger was renowned for his critical views on the American and British foreign policies and his country’s treatment of indigenous Australians.
His career in television began in 1969 with ITV’s investigative programme World in Action.
