David Leeson | |
|---|---|
 Leeson in Iraq in 2003 | |
| Born | October 18, 1957 Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2022 (aged 64)[1] Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Abilene Christian University |
| Spouse |
Kim Ritzenthaler
(m. 2000; div. 2020) |
| Children | 5 |
David Leeson (October 18, 1957 – April 16, 2022) was a staff photographer for The Dallas Morning News. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography in 2004, together with Cheryl Diaz Meyer, for coverage of the Iraq War. He also received the RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award, the National Headliner Award, and a regional Emmy Award in 2004 for his work as executive producer and photographer for the WFAA-TV documentary "War Stories."[2][3]
Before his 2004 win, Leeson had been a finalist for the Pulitzer three times — twice individually and once as member of a team — in feature photography (1986), explanatory journalism (1990, as part of the newspaper staff), and spot news photography (1995).[4]
- ^ Jaklewicz, Greg. "Abilene native, 2-time Pulitzer winner David Leeson, 64, admired for skills, personally". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ ACU press release."Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus David Leeson wins Murrow, Headliner awards," Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine July 19, 2004. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
- ^ David Leeson, profile at LinkedIn. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
- ^ Jay DeFoore. "Leeson, Diaz Meyer Of DMN And LAT's Cole Win Photo Pulitzers," Photo District News Online, April 5, 2004. Retrieved August 6, 2007.