Hugh O’Shaughnessy was Irish journalist who died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
He was arguably most remembered for his brave coverage of Augusto Pinochet’s coup in Chile in 1973, when the military dictator seized power.
O’Shaughnessy chose to stay in Santiago to record the aftermath of the coup. He went on to document Pinochet’s dictatorial dictatorship, during which tens of thousands of opponents were tortured.
In addition to writing a number of books, the Irish writer launched the Latin America Bureau in 1977, an online and print publisher of independent news on the region’s efforts for social and environmental justice.
Hugh O’Shaughnessy cause of death
O’Shaughnessy died peacefully per his family members.
O’Shaughnessy covered events on the continent for more than a decade.
Was Hugh O’Shaughnessy married? Did he have children?
He was married to Georgina O’Shaughnessy who died in 2011.
They had 4 children with his eldest child, Frances being documented.
Hugh O’Shaughnessy net worth
He had a net worth of 2 million dollars as of 2022
During a distinguished career spent mostly covering South America’s swiftly shifting social and political scene, the former Observer reporter received a slew of prizes.
When is Hugh O’Shaughnessy funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
His funeral will be be scheduled later this year by his family members.
