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flag British photographer Martin Parr, known for his vivid depictions of modern life, has died at age 75.

BBC Breakfast announced on December 8, 2025, that acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr had died, describing him as an "unforgettable" figure whose vivid, ironic photography captured modern British life. Hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent paid tribute to his influential career, highlighting his work documenting consumer culture, leisure, and everyday rituals through a distinctive blend of color and social observation. Parr, a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and Turner Prize nominee, left a lasting legacy in documentary photography. The broadcast also honored three children killed in a Stockport attack and shared a positive update on actress Pauline Quirke’s health.

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