Susan's update, March 21, 2010: CNN reports that Margaret Moth, a woman whose courage almost defied belief, died today at the age of 59.

I posted her story here in September 2009, when I first learned of her and her amazing life.

While I'm certain she would not have cried, I sit here at my computer with tears streaming down my face for the loss of a woman I never knew, but who deeply impacted me and countless others around the world.

Thank you Margaret Moth for a life well lived. You will be remembered.

(Her obituary is here on CNN.)

Margaret Moth began her journalism career in her native New Zealand and joined CNN in 1990. She covered the Persian Gulf War, the rioting that followed Indira Gandhi's assassination and the civil war in Tbilisi, Georgia, for CNN before volunteering for the dangerous mission of filming in Sarajevo.

Soon after arriving in the besieged city, Moth was struck by a sniper's bullet as she drove with colleagues to the Sarajevo airport to interview pilots flying relief supplies.

Her jaw was shattered, and she lost nearly all of her teeth and part of her tongue. Moth was rushed to a local hospital for emergency surgery and then flown to the United States where she endured numerous reconstructive surgeries.

After recuperating, Moth returned to her position at CNN.

(Read the written "short" form of the 30-minute CNN documentary here,

but AWR recommends taking a half hour to be inspired by a truly AMAZING woman.

You won't regret it. Guaranteed).

Margaret Moth - CNN Camerawoman - Part 1 of 3

Margaret Moth - CNN Camerawoman - Part 2 of 3

Related links:
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written by Jennifer Randive, October 06, 2009

would like to see the video and then comment

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written by Lynn Harris, October 08, 2009

What a fantastic and inspiring story - I loved watching it. Thanks Susan

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written by Susan Macaulay, October 12, 2009

It's an amazing story, my privilege to share it, glad you enjoyed it

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written by Nader, January 17, 2010

I feel strong when i reed about Margaret Moth.Thans so mutch Margaret.

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written by Mary Jardine, March 22, 2010

Such a wonderful brave lady. Rest in Peace and know you will never be forgotten.

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written by Susan Macaulay, March 22, 2010

Sadly, Margaret Moth died on March 21, 2010, from colon cancer. She was 59.

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written by patricia, March 23, 2010

wow, what an amazing woman. wish I could have her courage.

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written by WaSii Louis Jackson, March 23, 2010

Long live Margaret Moth. Thanks for living your life. An inspiration!

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written by Rafia Begum, May 23, 2010

I am totally speechless, what a truly amazing individual.
I shall take some of her philosophy to life.....about life being a tennis game, and the funny thing is i always believe aswell, it's what you do in the years of your life, then death is not so much of an issue if you made the most of your life. To Margaret Moth, a woman who filled her cup to the brim and let it overflow!

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