American journalist and writer Philip Caputo has died at the age of 84.

American writer and journalist Philip Caputo, who became a major figure in war literature with his book "Rumor of War," has died at the age of 84, his family announced. A former war correspondent in Vietnam for the Chicago Tribune, he was considered one of the leading American witnesses to the Vietnam conflict.

Published in 1977, "Rumors of War" profoundly impacted the United States with its raw and personal account of the Vietnam War. The book recounted Philip Caputo's experience as a young Marine officer confronted with the violence, psychological trauma, and moral ambiguities of the conflict. It quickly became a classic of contemporary American literature.

A landmark of American war journalism

After Vietnam, Philip Caputo pursued a long career as an international reporter, covering the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. He received several journalistic awards for his investigations and reports from conflict zones.

Throughout his career, he also published several novels and essays inspired by his field experiences. His work remains associated with a reflection on the human consequences of modern warfare and the trauma left by conflicts on both soldiers and civilians.