Herbert Ritts Jr. (August 13, 1952 – December 26, 2002) was an American fashion photographer and director known for his photographs of celebrities, models, and other cultural figures throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His work concentrated on black and white photography and portraits, often in the style of classical Greek sculpture, which emphasized the human shape.
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Full name at birth | Herbert Ritts Jr
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Claim to fame | Photographer of the rich and famous during the 80's & 90's
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Date of birth | 13 August 1952
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Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Date of death | 26 December 2002
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Age | 50 (age at death)
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Place of death | Los Angeles
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Cause of death | Complications From Pneumonia
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