Peter Beard’s Family Confirms His Death

The story of Peter Beard’s magnificently adventurous life officially ended tonight, when a representative for his family confirmed his death. Earlier in the day detectives from the East Hampton Police Department had been called to a densely wooded area of the Old Montauk Highway where a hunter had founded clothing that matched the description of what Beard was wearing when he went missing. The 82-year-old, who suffered from dementia, had been reported missing on March 31. His disappearance led to an all-out three-day search by various law enforcement agencies and extensive media coverage. The photographer, adventurer and environmentalist captivated many through the decades for his independent spirit and thrill seeking ways. Beard spent much of his career chronicling Africa with his images and photography books. A spokeswoman for Beard’s family confirmed his death in a statement issued Sunday night. “We are all heartbroken by the confirmation of our beloved Peter’s death. We want to express our deep gratitude to the East Hampton police and all who aided 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.” The statement continued, “Peter was an extraordinary man, who

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