It is with great sadness that Magnum Photos announces the death of René Burri who passed away earlier today at the age of 81. He had been involved with Magnum since 1955, at the behest of Werner Bischof and was a member since 1959.

"Not only was he one of the great post war photographers, he was also one of the most generous people I have had the privilege to meet. His contribution to Magnum and his unrivalled ability to tell stories and entertain us over this time will be part of his enormous legacy...
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family." - Martin Parr, President of Magnum Photos...