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Award-winning former AP photographer Jo Ann Steck is remembered for her wit and leadership
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – Jo Ann Steck led Pulitzer-winning teams and mentored many women in photojournalism during a 30-year career spanning major U.S. news outlets and the White House.
- On July 11, award-winning photojournalist Jo Ann Steck died of ovarian cancer, Dan Hansen said.
- In her three-decade career, Steck worked at The Associated Press, The New York Times and the White House, serving as White House deputy director of photography under former President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2009.
- Using walkie-talkies, Steck coordinated efforts to deliver images swiftly, while Amy Sancetta said `She saw a lot of really horrific stuff, but she found ways as a group to make us laugh and remind us of our humanity`.
- Dan Hansen recalled her recalling every name from interns to cleaning staff, while colleagues noted she was called `Jodie` and led with a distinct style.
- Her legacy endures through her trailblazing role, with Amy Sancetta said `bold humor, clear vision and unmistakable moxie made her a trailblazer for many young women breaking into the male-dominated field`, and Steck is survived by her partner Susan Matthews and her son.
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Award-winning former AP photographer, Pa. native, is remembered for her wit and leadership
Award-winning photo journalist Jo Ann Steck — who broke barriers in male-dominated newsrooms by capturing some of the most notable moments in recent United States history — has died. She was 73.
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Award-winning former AP photographer Jo Ann Steck is remembered for her wit and leadership
Award-winning photographer Jo Ann Steck has died at 73 after battling ovarian cancer. Steck is known for her groundbreaking career with a career which spanned over three decades.
·United States
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