Is Oriana Fallaci A-List?

Begins War Correspondence

Established herself as a bold foreign correspondent covering conflicts and international events. Her fearless reporting style began attracting attention.

Kisses Interview Sensation

Her confrontational interview with Henry Kissinger became legendary when he called it "the most disastrous conversation I ever had." This cemented her reputation for aggressive journalism.

Vietnam War Coverage

Published acclaimed "Interview with History" featuring her iconic interviews with world leaders including Kissinger, Golda Meir, and Indira Gandhi. This book established her as a major journalistic figure.

Novel 'Un Uomo' Published

Published her semi-autobiographical novel about her relationship with Greek resistance fighter Alexandros Panagoulis. The book was a bestseller and showed her literary range.

Post-9/11 Controversial Essays

Published "The Rage and the Pride," a controversial post-9/11 essay criticizing Islam and immigration. The work sold millions but made her a polarizing figure, praised by some and condemned by others.

Dies of Cancer

Died in Florence at age 76 after long battle with cancer. Her death marked the end of a remarkable but increasingly controversial career.

Complex Journalistic Legacy

Remembered as a pioneering and fearless journalist who interviewed the world's most powerful leaders. Her later controversial writings on Islam complicate her legacy, but her impact on journalism remains significant.