January 2, 1996: Sometimes it’s not clear who exactly is behind the camera.
February 7, 1997: Special edition of Star Wars.
May 2, 1997: Jamie’s health begins to deteriorate rapidly. He is diagnosed with cancer.
May 4, 1997: Jamie survived the surgery.
June 2, 1997: Self-portrait of Jamie Livingston.
July 29, 1997: Jamie lost his hair due to his chemotherapy treatment.
August 20, 1997: Friends visited him in the hospital every day.
August 21, 1997: Medication became a regular part of his life.
September 29, 1997: Jamie’s health improved a bit, but he was still seriously ill.
October 5, 1997: He decided to propose to his girlfriend. You can see her in the background.
October 7, 1997: Jamie and his girlfriend got married.
October 10, 1997: The last portrait of Jamie and his wife.
October 20, 1997: A few days after the wedding, Jamie’s health deteriorated sharply. He was taken to the hospital.
October 24, 1997: Friends play music for him in the hospital.
October 25, 1997: This is Jamie’s final picture. He died on his 41st birthday.
Jamie Livingston left behind a truly remarkable life portrait in the form of a great collection comprised of over 6,000 pictures.
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