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Terry Lloyd

Terry Lloyd, English journalist (b. 1952)

Remembering Terry Lloyd: A Veteran War Correspondent's Legacy

Terence Ellis "Terry" Lloyd, born on November 21, 1952, was a highly respected English television journalist whose career was defined by his extensive and courageous reporting from the volatile Middle East. For years, Lloyd brought critical stories from a region often at the forefront of global events directly into the homes of viewers, demonstrating a profound commitment to on-the-ground journalism and the vital role of a war correspondent.

His dedication ultimately led to a tragic end on March 22, 2003. While bravely covering the initial stages of the 2003 invasion of Iraq for ITN, a major UK news provider, Terry Lloyd was killed by the U.S. military. His death underscored the immense perils faced by journalists who risk their lives to bear witness to conflict and ensure the world remains informed about events in places like Iraq.

The circumstances surrounding Lloyd's death prompted a thorough investigation back in the United Kingdom. On October 13, 2006, following an eight-day hearing, an inquest jury presided over by Assistant Deputy Coroner Andrew Walker delivered a significant verdict: unlawful killing. This conclusion, reached after meticulous examination of the evidence, highlighted complex questions surrounding the incident and served as a somber reminder of the human cost of war, not just for combatants, but for those dedicated to reporting it as an ITN journalist.

FAQs About Terry Lloyd

Who was Terry Lloyd?
Terry Lloyd was an accomplished English television journalist, born November 21, 1952, renowned for his extensive and courageous reporting from the Middle East, particularly for ITN.
When and where did Terry Lloyd die?
He tragically died on March 22, 2003, during the 2003 invasion of Iraq while covering the conflict for ITN. He was killed by the U.S. military.
What was the outcome of the inquest into his death?
On October 13, 2006, an inquest jury in the United Kingdom, following an eight-day hearing, returned a significant verdict of unlawful killing regarding his death during the Iraq War.

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Events on 2003

  • 17Mar

    2003 invasion of Iraq

    Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Robin Cook, resigns from the British Cabinet in disagreement with government plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
  • 7Apr

    Saddam Hussein

    U.S. troops capture Baghdad; Saddam Hussein's regime falls two days later.
  • 27Aug

    North Korea and weapons of mass destruction

    The first six-party talks, involving South and North Korea, the United States, China, Japan and Russia, convene to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns of the North Korean nuclear weapons program.
  • 12Sep

    Pan Am Flight 103

    The United Nations lifts sanctions against Libya after that country agreed to accept responsibility and recompense the families of victims in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
  • 12Nov

    2003 invasion of Iraq

    Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police base.