Peter Arnett, a prominent journalist recognized for his war reporting, has died at the age of 91. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1966 for his coverage of the Vietnam War while working for The Associated Press. Arnett passed away in Newport Beach, California, surrounded by family and friends after entering hospice care due to prostate cancer.

Arnett's career began in Vietnam in 1962, where he reported until the war's conclusion in 1975. He gained significant recognition during the first Gulf War in 1991 when he provided live updates for CNN from Baghdad, remaining in the city as other journalists evacuated. His reporting included firsthand accounts of missile strikes and the impact of war on civilians.

Throughout his career, Arnett faced numerous challenges and controversies, including being expelled from Indonesia for reporting on the country's economic struggles. He was known for his close encounters with danger, such as witnessing the death of a U.S. battalion commander during a sniper attack in Vietnam.

After leaving The Associated Press in 1981, Arnett joined CNN, where he continued to cover conflicts, including the second Gulf War. His career was marked by exclusive interviews with key figures such as Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. However, he faced backlash for his critical remarks about U.S. military strategies, leading to his dismissal from CNN in 1999.

Arnett later taught journalism in China and retired in 2014. He is survived by his wife and two children.