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John Cantlie is an English journalist who was kidnapped in Syria for a week in July 2012. After his release he returned to the country and was captured by ISIS in November 2012 (the news of his capture was not released until 2014). He has featured in a number of videos released by the organization, denouncing U.S. policies. ISIS have threatened to execute him.

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21 Oct, 2014

Father dies

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john-cantlie-fatherPaul Cantlie passes away at the age of 81 from penumonia-related complications. He was brought up in Nanking until the Japanese invasion during the second world war, and his father was said to have designed much of the railway infrastructure throughout China. Cantlie later served as a governor of Southampton General hospital. A statement says that the family had tried to contact John in the last few days before the death was made public. His family:

[He will be] remembered by many for his fortitude, quiet courage, wry humour and keen intelligence, as well as for his great gentleness.