Trailblazing Photojournalist Kathy Willens Dies at 74

Willens, a pioneering Associated Press photographer, documented historic moments in sports, politics, and global conflicts.

Kathy Willens passed away from ovarian cancer at her Brooklyn home shortly after retiring in 2021.
She was among the first female staff photographers at the Associated Press, capturing over 90,000 images.
Willens covered major events including six Olympics, 11 Super Bowls, and the 9/11 attacks.
Her work included significant coverage of Haitian and Cuban immigrants in Florida.
The New York Yankees honored her with a pre-game ceremony upon her retirement.