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Award-winning AP photographer Ed Reinke

Kentucky-based Associated Press photographer, Ed Reinke, who traveled worldwide and was known for his striking pictures of Kentucky news and sporting events, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 following an injury, according to his family. He was 60.

In this 2011 photo, Kentucky-based Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke pauses during an assignment in Kentucky. Reinke, an award-winning AP photographer who traveled worldwide and was known for his striking pictures of Kentucky news and sporting events, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 following an injury, according to his family. He was 60.

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In this March 3, 1983 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, President Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II raise their glasses in a toast during a state dinner at the M. H. de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In a Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1996 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, The Rev. Jesse Jackson is embraced by his son, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., (partially obscured) at the podium during the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In this Aug. 25, 1998 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, riders practice their skills in a holding ring outside Freedom Hall as they wait to compete in an equitation event at the Kentucky State Fair horse show in Louisville, Ky.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In this Sept. 8, 1998 file photo, a slow-shutter speed exposure captures the camera flashes from all around Busch Stadium as they attempt to record history, during the first pitch of the first at-bat of St. Louis Cardinals home run slugger Mark McGwire against the Chicago Cubs, in St. Louis.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In this Oct. 24, 1999 file photo, baseball great Ted Williams, center, is applauded by Hank Aaron, left, and Willie Mays as he is introduced as a member of the Major League Baseball All-Century Team prior during a pregame cermony before Game 2 of baseball’s World Series in Atlanta.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In a Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, Muhammad Ali points to a person in the crowd as the public gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Muhammad Ali Center, in Louisville, Ky.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In a Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Rocky Boiman stands amidst confetti after the Colts beat the New England Patriots, 38-34, to win the AFC Championship football game and advance to the Super Bowl, in Indianapolis.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In a Friday, April 20, 2007 by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, rider Chip Miller flies off Preemptive Strike as the horse goes down after clearing a jump during The Royal Chase for the Sport of Kings race at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press


In this Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 photo by Associated Press photographer Ed Reinke, Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Feb. 11, 2011.

Ed Reinke, File Associated Press

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