Body of the famed photographer has been found not far from his Long Island property, with his family confirming in a statement, 'He died where he lived: in nature.'
- Apr 20, 2020
AceShowbiz - Wildlife photographer Peter Beard has been found dead, nearly three weeks after he was missing from his Montauk, New York, home on April 1. His body was found not far from his Long Island property on Sunday, April 19, authorities and his family have confirmed.
The East Hampton Town Police said authorities located Peter's remains after a hunter in nearby Camp Hero State Park stumbled on clothing "consistent with" what Peter was wearing when he disappeared. The remains were found in a "densely wooded area" of the park. There was no appearance of foul play.
Addressing his passing, Peter's family released a statement via his social media page. "We are all heartbroken by the confirmation of our beloved Peter's death," the statement read. "We want to express our deep gratitude to the East Hampton police and all who aided them in their search, and also to thank the many friends of Peter and our family who have sent messages of love and support during these dark days."
Remembering the famed photographer, the statement continued, "Peter was an extraordinary man who led an exceptional life. He lived life to the fullest; he squeezed every drop out of every day. He was relentless in his passion for nature, unvarnished and unsentimental but utterly authentic always. He was an intrepid explorer, unfailingly generous, charismatic, and discerning."
"His visual acuity and elemental understanding of the natural environment was fostered by his long stays in the bush and the 'wild-deer-ness' he loved and defended," it went on stating, before concluding, "He died where he lived: in nature. We will miss him every day."
Following the sad news, "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell expressed her condolences on Twitter. "Noooo. RIP He was one of my favs in #sexandthecity the book. Peter Beard, Wildlife Photographer on the Wild Side, Dies at 82," so she wrote.
Peter was known for his beautiful and intimate images of Africa and African wildlife. A onetime fixture at Studio 54 and pal of Andy Warhol, he suffered from dementia in his later years. He was 82. He is survived by wife Nejma Khanum and their daughter Zara.
