SomaliNet Forums

The girlfriend of acclaimed British photographer and film-maker Tim Hetherington, killed by forces loyal to Colonel Gadaffi in Libya, said today she was "devastated" by his death.

The Oscar-nominated war photographer, who won world press photographer of the year four times, died along with American photographer Chris Hondros after apparently being deliberately targeted during fighting yesterday in the city of Misrata.

Mr Hetherington suffered massive blood loss before reaching hospital, while Mr Hondros died late last night from his injuries. Both men were 41.

Mr Hetherington's family said they were told he had been killed by a rocket-propelled grenade. His girlfriend, Somali-American film-maker and actress Idil Ibrahim - who nicknamed him the "Timinator" - wrote on Facebook that she was "absolutely devastated", later adding on Twitter: "Rest in peace Timinator. I love you."

Enemy_Of_Mad_Mullah wrote:at least he didnt marry the disgrace