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Well known and respected journalist, Marie Colvin is killed in bombardment of Homs.

Marie Colvin, who wrote for the Sunday Times was killed this morning when Syrian Forces bombed a make shift Media center in Homs. A French Photographer was also killed.

Colvin made her mark on the world by reporting on some of the most dangerous conflicts over the past 30 years, placing herself in harms way to do so.

Her death is a tragic loss to the reporting world but serves as a severe reminder how far Journalists are prepared to go to report on serious issues.

British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has paid tribute to Marie Colvin, as has British Foreign Secretary, William Hauge who is said to be deeply saddened by her Death.

Many others in the world of politics and journalism will mourn her death.But she died doing something she was immensely passionate about, I just hope her death was not in vain and the people of Syria will get the help they need. The help Colvin was working towards getting.