Acclaimed journalist Robert Fisk, who is known for his war-zone reporting, has passed away. Though the exact reason behind his death is unknown at this juncture, local reports say that he has died of a suspected stroke.

Mr. Fisk was nearly 74-year-old. His journalist career began during the 1970s. During the peak of his career, he was reporting for several mainstream media houses based in the UK.

He was popular for his anti-west attitude. He criticised the western foreign policy. He denounced the way the west and Israel handled the Middle East crisis.

He was the recipient of several prestigious awards and honours. He was referred as the most prominent foreign affairs journalist of this generation.

A day before he has surrendered to his final destiny, he was admitted to a hospital in Dublin as he felt some uneasiness.

He has died shortly after he was admitted to the hospital.

Several renowned personalities, including Irish President Michael D Higgins, has expressed his sadness about the death of the quintessential journalist.

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