Veteran CNN journalist Jerrold Kessel passed away Thursday, following a long battle with cancer. Mr Kessel was 65.

The former Jerusalem correspondent worked with CNN for 13 years until 2003, and was highly regarded within the network for his tireless work ethic.

CNN International's Jonathan Mann looks back at Kessel's impressive life and career at CNN in the video below.


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