James Meredith made headlines after photographer Thornell’s death; his iconic 1966 shot captured Meredith’s Civil Rights stand.
A.P. photographer Thornell has died at 86 in Metairie, Louisiana, from kidney disease. His career spanned from 1964 to 2004, covering politics, disasters, and civil rights. His images captured key moments in the fight for racial justice, including the integration of schools and Martin Luther King Jr.'s marches.