Was Brent Renaud Killed In Ukraine? What Happened To Craig Renaud Brother? Brent Renaud, an award-winning director, was slain in Ukraine by Russian soldiers. What had become to Craig Renaud’s younger brother?
Brent Renaud is a well-known filmmaker. He is noted for his roles in films such as Off To War, Meth Storm, Shelter, Warrior Champions, and others.
The cinematographer was also known as the brother of Craig Renaud, a film editor. In the film Dope Sick Love, the two collaborated.
The New York Times has released a heartbreaking message regarding Renaud’s death on March 13, 2022. How did he pass away?
Brent Renaud Killed In Ukraine: What Happened To Craig Renaud Brother?
Brent Renaud is dead as reported by the New York Times.
Brent Renaud, an award-winning American filmmaker and journalist, was killed on Sunday while reporting in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, Ukrainian authorities said. https://t.co/4ckuHiZoxK
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 13, 2022
The award-winning director was killed while reporting in the suburb of Kyiv. He was fatally shot when the Russian troops opened fired a car.
According to reports, Renaud inside the vehicle was traveling near the Romanivsky Bridge in Irpin.
Meanwhile, the death news has been confirmed by Kyiv Chief of Police Andrey Nebitov. He wrote a post on his Facebook;
“The occupants cynical [sic] kill even journalists of the international media who try to show the truth about the inaction of Russian troops in Ukraine,”
The @nytimes filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed by Russian occupants in Irpin. His partner was wounded, – the Head of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv Region Andrew Nebytov.https://t.co/pZmXImNV2V pic.twitter.com/3aKWM7zPIX
— Nastia Ivantsiv (@n_ivantsiv) March 13, 2022
“Of course, the profession of a journalist is a risk, but US citizen Brent Renaud paid his life for trying to highlight the aggressor’s ingenuity, cruelty, and ruthlessness,” he continued.”
The Police Chief also stated that two other media workers are also injured. They have been taken to the nearest medical facility.
Film Director Brent Renaud’s Wife & Children Details
Unfortunately, there are no facts on Brent Renaud’s wife or children available on the internet or social media.
However, we anticipate that such information will soon become available.
Talking about his family members, Renaud is the younger brother of Craig Renaud. Both are Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmakers.
The Renaud brothers’ have worked has around the world in many of the conflict and hot zones. They have filmed in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iraq.
Brent Renaud’s Net Worth Before His Death
Brent Renaud has a net worth estimated to be around $3 million USD in 2022.
He was an award-winning journalist and filmmaker who has also worked with the New York Times.
His accolades include a Peabody, an IDA Award for Best TV Series, two Overseas Press Club Awards, two Columbia Dupont Awards, and an Edward R. Murrow award.
According to sources, Renaud has worked in more than 15 documentaries and TV shows.
His most recent work is Our Time UCF Knights Football, a TV Mini series of 12 episodes that were released in 2021.
