# Renowned Surf Photographer Hank Foto Dies at 62

> Legendary surf photographer Hank Foto, one of the most recognizable lensman to work for Surfing Magazine, has died. Hank passed away on Saturday at the age of 62 on Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/08/11/renowned-surf-photographer-hank-foto-dies-at-62/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7b3f13e8d40cfec8c15528)
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #hank #foto #photographer #surf #dies #renowned #saturday #away
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