Paul Conroy (journalist)

Paul Conroy
Conroy in July 2019
Born(1964-07-18)18 July 1964
Liverpool, England
Died28 February 2026(2026-02-28) (aged 61)
Occupations
Spouse
Kate Baird
(m. 1998)
Children3
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Artillery
Service years1980–1987
RankGunner

Paul Conroy (18 July 1964 – 28 February 2026) was a British freelance photographer and filmmaker who worked in the British media. A soldier with the Royal Artillery between 1980 and 1987, he worked extensively as a journalist in combat zones, producing footage from conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East, and Libya. In 2011, he was shortlisted for the PRX Bayeux TV report along with Marie Colvin, a war correspondent with The Sunday Times.