James Bradley, Co-author of 'Flags of Our Fathers,' Passes Away at 72

WHO:

Deadline - James Bradley, co-author of 'Flags of Our Fathers'

WHAT:

Deadline - James Bradley died at the age of 72.

Deadline - His book 'Flags of Our Fathers' recounted his father's role in the iconic WWII photograph of American soldiers raising the flag on Iwo Jima.

Deadline - 'Flags of Our Fathers' became a bestseller and was adapted into a film directed by Clint Eastwood in 2006.

WHEN:

Deadline - James Bradley's death was announced on June 5.

WHY:

Deadline - The article does not provide specific reasons for his death.

HOW:

Deadline - The article does not detail the circumstances surrounding his death.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 17:25 UTC)

James Bradley, the co-author of the bestselling book 'Flags of Our Fathers,' has died at the age of 72. His book, which recounts his father's role in the iconic World War II photograph of American soldiers raising the flag on Iwo Jima, was later adapted into a film directed by Clint Eastwood in 2006. While his death was announced on June 5, the article does not provide specific reasons or details surrounding the circumstances of his passing.