Celebrated combat photographer Horst Faas, who covered the Vietnam War for the Associated Press, has died aged 79, his daughter says.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies

"Horst Faas was a giant in the world of photojournalism whose extraordinary commitment to telling difficult stories was unique and remarkable, " said Santiago Lyon, AP's global head of photography.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies