Derek McKendry | |
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![]() McKendry in 1979 | |
Born | 1941 |
Died | 1999 |
Occupation(s) | Cameraman and photojournalist |
Years active | 1970-1999 |
Partner | Janet McIntyre (1999) |
Derek McKendry (1941–1999)[1][2][3] was a New Zealand TV veteran television cameraman.[4][5][6] He is known for spending 8 years covering coverage on the Vietnam War.[7][8][9] In 1979 he was almost killed in Zambia after being accused of being a spy.[10][11][12] In 1999 Derek was in a relationship with New Zealand journalist Janet McIntyre.[13][14][15]