Bill Biggart, Who Took Harrowing 9/11 Photo, Dies at 76
Biggart’s photo of two firefighters raising the American flag at Ground Zero became a symbol of hope following the attacks
Biggart was working for the NY Daily News on Sept. 11, 2001, when he captured the now-famous photograph
Bill Biggart, a photojournalist who captured one of the most iconic images of the September 11 attacks, died on Saturday at the age of 76.
Biggart's photo, which shows two firefighters raising an American flag at Ground Zero, became a symbol of hope and resilience in the wake of the tragedy.
Biggart was working for the New York Daily News on September 11, 2001, when he took the photograph. He was one of the first photographers to arrive at the scene of the attacks, and his image quickly became one of the most recognizable images of that day.
The photo was published in the Daily News the following day, and it was soon picked up by newspapers and magazines around the world.
It was also used on postage stamps and other commemorative items, and it has been displayed in museums and galleries around the world.
Biggart's photo has been praised for its composition and its ability to capture the spirit of hope and resilience that prevailed in the aftermath of the attacks.
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