Bill Eppridge (1938-2013) was a prominent American photojournalist best known for his work at Life magazine during the 1960s. A graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, his career was marked by his ability to capture pivotal moments in history, from political events to cultural shifts. His most famous photograph is the heartbreaking image of a busboy cradling a mortally wounded Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. Beyond that iconic photo, Eppridge’s extensive body of work includes documenting the Beatles’ first American tour, the Civil Rights Movement, and a groundbreaking photo essay on heroin addiction in New York City. He continued his career after Life magazine ceased weekly publication, working for publications like Sports Illustrated and leaving behind a powerful visual legacy of a transformative era.
Bill Eppridge (1938-2013)
Candid Photo of Barbra [Barbra Streisand]