Terry Anderson, an American journalist known for his bravery and resilience, passed away at the age of 76 in New Delhi. Anderson was born in Ohio in 1947 and grew up in New York. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years as a combat journalist, with two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
After graduating from Iowa State University in 1974 with degrees in journalism, mass communication, and political science, Anderson joined the Associated Press. He worked in Asia and Africa before being assigned to Lebanon as the chief Middle Eastern correspondent. In 1985, he was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad Organisation militants during the civil war and held captive for seven years until his release in 1991.
Following his release, Anderson wrote a best-selling memoir titled “Den of Lions” about his experiences as a hostage. He returned to the United States to widespread public support and went on to teach at various universities before retiring ten years ago. His life story is a testament to his resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
