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Renowned hip-hop photographer Ricky Powell has died

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Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 59.Powell’s manager and business partner Tono Radvany confirmed his death from heart failure, saying: “I just want to let everybody know he was a very special man, and he will be sorely missed.”Powell was well-regarded as both a portrait and street photographer, and notably worked with the likes of Andy Warhol, Madonna and Run-DMC during his storied career.

He once described himself as “an iconic photographer, by accident” taking “pro photos on a hang-out tip”.The photographer’s close relationship with the Beastie Boys began when he toured with the group and Run-DMC back in 1986, which led to subsequent opportunities with the emerging Def Jam label.Powell was immortalised in the Beastie Boys song ‘Car.

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