Daniel Pearl

Journalist

Birthday October 10, 1963

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Feb 1, 2002 (38)

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About

Journalist who, in 2002, was murdered by militants in Pakistan during his investigative reporting because he was an American Jew.

Before Fame

He worked as a waiter while he interned for a variety of newspapers.

Trivia

He was beheaded by his kidnappers and his body was dismembered into 10 pieces.

Family Life

His parents were named Ruth and Judea.

Associated With

His widow wrote a memoir, which was later turned into a film starring Angelina Jolie.