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Tony Korody

1951 - 2019

Tony Korody Obituary

March 4, 1951 - May 29, 2019 Tony Korody, prominent photojournalist, died of natural causes 29 May 2019 in Santa Monica. A founding member of Agence Press Sygma, he photographed many of the iconic politicians, actors, writers, musicians, scientists, and business figures of the 20th century. Tony's photographs were published in magazines and books worldwide, including Time, Newsweek, People, Fortune, Paris Match, and Bunte. Simultaneously, he co-founded a pioneer multimedia production company, Image Stream, producing the launch of the Apple Macintosh, and other leading products. Born in Los Angeles, and raised both in Rome and Palm Springs, Tony attended Webb School and USC, where he was photo editor of The Daily Trojan. Master tinkerer of all things mechanical, patient teacher and mentor, card shark in Las Vegas, country music fan, and lover of canines. Predeceased by parents Paul and Erica Korody, and brother Paul. Survived by brothers Christopher, Marc (Alan) and niece, KC. Beloved husband to Jaimie, and father to Ripley, Elisabeth, Nicholas, George, Carlos, William, and Luisa Korody. R.I.P.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 5, 2019.

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Jay

October 28, 2023

Dear Tony - your work with Jay J. Armes changed my life. Thank you for really capturing the moment.

James H. Marks

June 28, 2020

Just saw this. Very nice guy, fun to work with. Safe Journey.

Elena Del Ponte

August 22, 2019

Rest In Peace ...

Jim Caccavo

August 11, 2019

Tony was a very competitive colleague, but once you got to know him - a very nice young man. Really shocked to read of his passing. Way too young to be taken from his family & friends.

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