Tom Mintier

Tom Mintier (December 1, 1947 – September 18, 2016) was a correspondent for CNN who covered a number of historic events.

In November 1989, he reported live from the Brandenburg Gate at the Berlin Wall. In April 1992, he became the CNN Bangkok, Thailand bureau chief.

In August 1999, he reported live from Pristina, Kosovo, following the NATO victory over the invading Serbian armed forces.

On January 1, 2000, he was the CNN London bureau chief. He appeared in the 2004 documentary film Control Room and other films. Mintier died in Thailand on September 18, 2016.