"Acclaimed Journalist and Filmmaker John Pilger Dies at 84, Remembered as Champion of the Underprivileged"
Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, has paid tribute to the late journalist John Pilger, praising him as a steadfast supporter of the marginalized and a vocal advocate for Julian's freedom. Pilger, who passed away recently, was recognized by the National Union of Journalists as a "giant of journalism" for his work in investigative reporting and his critical stance on western imperialism. His contributions to journalism covered significant historical events and he was known for his empathy towards the oppressed and his challenging of the powerful.
