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Internationally renowned photojournalist Margaret Moth, who started her career in Dunedin, has died, CNN has reported. Ms Moth, who came to prominence after being almost killed when she was shot in the face covering the war in Sarajevo, was 59.
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New Zealand camerawoman Margaret Moth has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer
New Zealand-born internationally renowned photojournalist Margaret Moth has died, CNN reported. Ms Moth, who came to prominence after being almost killed when she was shot in the face covering the war in Sarajevo, was 59.