The foreign secretary, who described Kim as “brilliant and courageous”, was joined by dozens of international journalists, as well as the British Ministry of Defence, in paying tribute to the veteran reporter, who spent more than 30 years covering conflicts around the world. “Saddened to hear that the brilliant and courageous war and diplomatic correspondent Kim Sengupta has died,” the politician wrote on X/Twitter. “His brave dispatches will not be forgotten and he will be sorely missed.”
The British Ministry of Defence described Kim as a “passionate journalist” who “will be sorely missed by all who worked with him”.
“We’re very saddened to hear the news of the passing of Kim, who was a dedicated and passionate journalist. He will be sorely missed by all who worked with him.”
Journalists from publications across the globe also praised Kim’s fearlessness and affability even when in the throes of conflict.
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